10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2022

Most of the usual birds seem present, a frog or two call from a small wetland, and a few other expected animals are there too. During our time travels, we would note vast changes in many other birds and animals. Two are pelagic species, two are resident, and the other one is a mystery.

Costa Rica 279

Costa Rica Parrots Albatross Birds 279

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

was started by Mathew Block to import primates into the US for animal experimentation. Block pleaded guilty in February to felony conspiracy to violate the Lacey and Endangered Species Acts by conspiring to smuggle orangutans. Worldwide Primates Inc. In 1993, he went to prison for smuggling baby orangutans.

Primates 100

Primates 2002 2004 2005 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

There is: Growing skepticism about how well the North American Model serves not just the wild animals in our public trust, but also the conservation priorities of non-consumptive users who are the majority users of public lands. Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada.

Wildlife 255

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 255

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the rest of 10,000 Birds. I’m not just saying this to be an annoying gadfly on the backside of the birding and general wildlife community, although this is certainly a fringe benefit. You protect an entire ecosystem that holds 350 bird species.

Lions 242

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 242