10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Based on his own experiences teaching ornithology to high school students in California, he believes that high school student often just need the spark of an interesting elective class that fills a graduation requirement. In other words, a “spark class” rather than a “spark bird.” And many become birders.

2018 264

2018 Agenda Science Eggs 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2017

How much do birders value a birding experience? The economic “impact” of a birding festival can be estimated by looking at expenditures of attendees ( e.g., hotel rooms, meals, souvenirs, transportation costs, etc.). This includes bird-watching experiences. Some aspects of birding can be calculated and studied economists.

Oregon 197

Oregon Washington Birds Chad 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2014

One of the high points of my visit was experiencing the city’s world-class mass transit system. And even though transportation is so easy and inexpensive, prepare to walk a lot. When it comes to cities, Hong Kong is as big as it comes. Yet, HK is phenomenally clean, safe, and accessible. So don’t be afraid!

2014 238

2014 Eagles Asia Groups 238

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 23, 2006

If you do view the documentary, I suspect that you will agree that "raising," transporting and slaughtering animals in this way is, indeed, wrong and ought not be supported.] [Those who have doubts as to whether or not factory farming really is inhumane can view the graphic but accurate documentary "Meet Your Meat" here or here.

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Factory Farm Factory Farming Morals Meat 40