10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2012

Here in Germany, we don’t wish we had. Yes, Germany has parrots, or parakeets to be more precise. Unlike North America, Germany has never had naturally occurring psittacines that went extinct, and the one we have is a true and complete invasive alien introduction. Because we never have had.

Germany 253

Germany Netherlands Zoos Geese 253

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

The Ross Sea is the most productive stretch of water in the Southern Ocean, teeming with large predatory fish, whales, seals, penguins and other animals that form the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. The region is also a major habitat for petrels. And the Mammals.

Russia 186

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 186

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

And whether the return is a permanent one or not remains to be seen as those factors sealing my fate as a regular contributor are still binding me to this day. Yes, Germans were a particularly supersticious breed in the days of old, and would not dare to use the word devil even when cursing. Well folks, it’s been a while.

Germany 208

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 208