10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2011

The impressive size of these trees wasn’t much protection when European settlers arrived, indeed they were actively sought out for the excellent quality (and quantity) of wood they provided. We didn’t take the night walk (because we hadn’t booked soon enough), but the day walk was delightful too.

New Zealand 165

New Zealand Fiji Protection 2000 165

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

” Compassionate conservation describes an emerging field of interest which Bekoff describes in his book Rewilding Our Hearts : “Compassionate conservation has become a popular new phrase and mind-set over the past few years, one that has increasingly informed global efforts to conserve species and restore ecosystems.

Wildlife 252

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 252

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

…a City Council committee voted 5-0 to recommend a new law that in essence licenses the care and feeding of free-roaming cats as part of a larger effort to reduce their numbers. Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps.

Feral Cats 232

Feral Cats Feral Cats Minneapolis 232

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Many of these refuges and associated Conservation Areas, which have the potential to protect more than 1 million acres of vital wildlife habitat, have been forged through creative partnerships with sportsmen, conservation groups and private landowners. President Obama has added 10 new refuges in his first term. million acres of Refuge lands.

Wildlife 224

Wildlife Hunters Ducks Hunting 224

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

But prejudices die hard, all the more so when, as in the present case, they are insulated by widespread secular customs and religious beliefs, sustained by large and powerful economic interests, and protected by the common law. Might does not make right; might does make law. Still, it can make a contribution.

Animal Rights Movement 40

Animal Rights Movement Animal Rights Rights Los Angeles 40

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In law, there is often a similar approach, memorably articulated by Justice Louis Brandeis , who said “in most matters it is more important that the applicable rule of law be settled than that it be settled right.”. But in 2020, perhaps the app example is more relevant than the book or museum examples.

Birds 259

Birds Laws 2020 Jordan 259

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

Apparently in the past some birders and photographers had been not so polite in their behavior when a Northern Hawk Owl had been in the vicinity, and when this bird showed up the local law enforcement did not want it made public. Shouldn’t you be reading a book instead? Also, your using a computer burns carbon.

New York 216

New York Woodpeckers Jordan 2011 216

Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

In writing my new book Hoodwinked (Random House, Nov 2009 publication date), I recently visited Central America. broke the news that Chiquita was represented by a powerful Washington law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, and its consultant, McLarty Associates (2). 1) DemocracyNow! 3) George W. 3) George W.

Honduras 100

Honduras Los Angeles Obama 2009 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

conservation legislation and regulation, a tool used to protect birds from irresponsible hunting, industrial intrusion and incidental take, habitat loss and pollution, and to encourage best practices by everyone, from birders to corporations. Congress and Senate who recognized the need to protect the birds. Treaties trump state laws.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147