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Of Birds and Bigfoots

10,000 Birds

Birds are less compelling to human interest than our fellow primates, in many regards, but surely they are more arresting than a big wad of tentacled whale chow. and Canada” often with cameras at ready. Now why should this be?

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The Thing About Colombia

10,000 Birds

Not just birds, but also plants (Colombia boast the most orchid species, too), insects, primates, reptiles. This Chestnut-crowned Antpitta was one of four species we’d see this way. In 2 days of birding we had nearly 170 species, including a great many Colombian endemics. The list goes on and on and on.

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From Today's Los Angeles Times

Animal Ethics

Michelle Nadon, Aurora, Canada To the editor: Bars? Further, did those who reacted so strongly to Harambe’s killing go home and serve meat to their children? This horrible incident has raised some tough questions indeed. In my opinion, neither Harambe nor the child should ever have been at the zoo. Many sanctuaries do not permit breeding.

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Collaborative List – November 2019

10,000 Birds

Whatever it was, Corey was found at his keyboard 2 hours later, covered in blood and snot and sporting a cut lip, having announced that he and Mike would rescue the failing list by taking personal responsibility for adding 300 species. Kibale Forest NP–Primate Lodge. Canada Goose – Branta canadensis. 28 Nov 2019.

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