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Palin Now Going After Endangered Whales

Critter News

First wolves, then polar bears, now beluga whales. At issue is the population of {the Cook Inlet beluga) whales, which were put under the protections of the Marine Mammal Protection Act eight years ago, which scientists argue hasn't sped their recovery: Palin begs to differ.

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Birding – While Camping – North Lake State Park, Greene County, New York

10,000 Birds

This past weekend I was disconnected from the internet, stuck in the woods without electricity, reduced to sleeping in a shelter made of fabric, and cooked meals over an open fire. We spent our evenings cooking, playing cards, enjoying adult beverages, and listening to Barred Owls duets. You’ll remember Javi from whale-watching.

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