Collecting, Killing, Solomon Islands and Species

Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2015

This attitude of superiority and arrogance can be seen in the recent story about a researcher on the Solomon Islands who mist trapped a bird not seen by scientists for fifty years. The justification was ridiculously laughable: in order to further study the species. The unique behaviors this mysterious species might exhibit?

Collecting

Collecting Wildlife Rehabilitation Solomon Islands Texas

Some thoughts on scientific collecting

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The species was in the news because some scientists had finally managed (or bothered – it’s much the same thing) to locate the population high in the mountains of the Solomon Islands, and catch and photograph one. I’m not going to rehash the arguments for scientific collecting here. Box after box of egg.

Collecting

Collecting Solomon Islands New Zealand Fiji

Animal Rights Zone

Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

Some thoughts on scientific collecting

Webinars

Stay Connected