10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Many birds around the world in the Robin family ( Turdidae ) are favorites due to their musical songs. The quail, guans, ducks and pheasant are hunted for their meat. Millions die each year that are hit by cars, crash into windows, wind turbine blades or at the paws of domestic cats. It is quite simple.

Honduras 190

Honduras illegal Parrots Birds 190

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

The lake consists of a large body of open water, a belt of tall yellow grass (where a big orange cat can blend and disappear if it chooses so) and, all around it, thick forests of predominantly teak, interspersed with thickets of bamboo. As our Gypsy comes to a halt, one Oriental Honey Buzzard is investigating the new arrivals.

Tigers 252

Tigers India Killing 2012 252

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2011

It’s illegal to raise wild birds (even orphaned ones) without state and federal permits. If it is in immediate danger from cats, try and shoo it away from the cat and lock the cat up indoors (preferably for good) or at least while the bird learns to fly. Birds of prey look cool, but they can’t count.

Birds 266

Birds Fox Raised Ducks 266

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

The recommendations will sound familiar to any birder or naturalist who wants to protect and improve her local patch: Immediately shut down cat feeding stations. Clearly, members of the birding community and their families–thanked in the opening Acknowledgments section–played a strong role in getting this project done. .

New York City 156

New York City New York Birds Breeding 156