10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The system was intended as a hunter-centric model, both guided by and benefitting consumptive interests. Given that few hunters actually consume coyotes, wolves, cougars, and except for a few individuals, even bears, it is obviously a “waste” of wildlife to shoot or trap these animals just for “fun” 2.

Wildlife 252

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 252

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2022

Not always terrible – ok if you are in business class, or you catch it yourself. But then, I am not a hunter, and do not understand them either). If you are wondering how on earth such an obscure and self-referential joke could survive the editing process of this blog, the explanation is simple: There is no editing process.

Raccoons 245

Raccoons Birds Oregon China 245

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

Finally in 1799, the first visitors on this volcanic land were a group of French seal hunters who were after the fur seals that can be found hauled out on the beaches for fur and oil, which almost wiped out the local population of the species. We arose each morning at 4:30am to find out that we were late to the game.

South Africa 264

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264