10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2017

Strictly speaking, they were always forbidden for driving, but there is a difference between me, driving along the very top of the dyke and collecting scientific data for the first national breeding birds atlas and someone exploring the possibilities of his flashy new 4×4 while driving figures of eight along the embankment slopes.

Rights 113

Rights Serbia Collecting Abandon 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

You know the captain’s name already: the Ross’s Gull was named after Ross who collected the type specimen in 1823 on Melville Peninsula in the Canadian Arctic. Right: Robert McCormick, by Stephen Pearce. Consequently, the Ross Sea has become a focus of numerous environmental groups who have campaigned for a world marine reserve.

Russia 165

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 165

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2019

This mass avian exploitation, amazing and repugnant, ultimately met its end through separate campaigns in the United States and Great Britain, each led by women, mostly upper-middle class women. Both campaigns led to the establishment of national, influential conservation organizations–National Audubon Society in the U.S.

Industry 118

Industry Virginia Portland Campaign 118

4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 20, 2009

A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. The video is a collection of photos of dogs and cats, who appear to be smiling, set to music.”

Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Cruelty Cruelty Rescue Neglecting 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

I’m extremely grateful to Paul for taking the initiative in raising awareness of this NWR campaign. Wicked, right? You may even have some profound insights that need to be shared in this public forum. They may weigh in to make their voices heard… or not. Hat-tip to Stella.

2011 140

2011 Wildlife Birds Deer 140

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The Guan had never been seen in the wild after Polish Naturalist Wladyslaw Taczanowski collected one individual in 1876. Nineteenth and early twentieth century naturalists collected birds on long and arduous exploratory expeditions in the New World. A large and striking bird like this would be hard to neglect in a museum collection.

Collecting 267

Collecting Peru Neglecting Hunting 267

Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

There had been a collective sign of relief at Barack Obama’s election in the U.S., One is Lanny Davis, an influential lobbyist who was a personal lawyer for President Bill Clinton and also campaigned for Hillary. It did not take much imagination to envision the turmoil sweeping through every Latin American capital. 1) DemocracyNow!

Honduras 100

Honduras Los Angeles Obama 2009 100