10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

These species have seen the infamous Brink of Extinction, seemingly gone over the edge, and have scrambled back to solid ground in the nick of time…with a little extra help. birds that we are lucky to have with us today, species that seem to have beat the odds and have been migrating on the long and bumpy road to recovery.

Albatross 215

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 215

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The Ferruginous Hawk ( Buteo regalis ) is truly a regal bird. They are often seen on the ground since their prey consists mainly of rabbit, prairie dog and, you guessed it, ground squirrel. Note the long yellow gape, a characteristic field mark of this species. Sporting a 56 inch wingspan, it is the largest of the Buteos.

Squirrels 158

Squirrels Prairie Dogs North America Rabbits 158

10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2012

In responding to Suzie’s post defending wildlife rehabilitation I began to think again about the areas in which animal rights and animal welfare overlap with the field of conservation, and the ways in which they don’t. People would often express surprise that I, someone that cared about wildlife conservation, would eat meat.

Animal Rights 267

Animal Rights Rights New Zealand Animal 267

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2019

Author Sherrida Woodley thinks deeply about dearly departed birds. But he tried, using the Craigheads’ techniques, and he learned from that young bird, and eventually many others along the way. Tom Cade, a quiet, down-to-earth ornithologist, more than once remarked that falconry is really just another form of bird watching.

Falcons 190

Falcons California Condor Alaska Texas 190