10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

Maybe it’s important to note that Turkey Vultures , in particular, were well-loved by , and even inspirational to , the people that lived here before Europeans arrived. Old World Vultures are nestled within the family Acciptridae along with the hawks and eagles. Griffon Vulture , photo by Alan Tilmouth. millions years ago.

California Condor 190

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 190

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

And unlike the protection of cormorants, which was perceived as a problem, protection of pelicans was welcomed by the local communities. Nikos managed to show us the incubating Cattle Egrets, of which only 2 or 3 pairs breed in this enormous heronry, counting up to 9000 pairs back in 2014.

Greece 200

Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 200

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2013

By 6am we had our first Australian Brush-Turkey as shown in the above photograph and the list was soon started. We saw several of the kingfisher family whilst on our trip, including Azure Kingfisher, Red-backed Kingfisher and Sacred Kingfisher. Laughing Kookaburras with Australian Brush-Turkey in the background at a campsite.

Birds 151

Birds Cattle Litter 2012 151

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

This physical evidence of properly handled cattle would go a long way toward ensuring healthier meat while lifting the shared burden that comes with consigning millions of animals yearly to a terrifyingly cruel death. Peters Paso Robles, Calif., I think most would, enthusiastically. Jonathan Spitz Westfield, N.J., Thomas Richard Concord, N.H.,

New York Times 40

New York Times New York 2008 Factory Farm 40