10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2015

Third, observing and photographing breeding birds and their young have become acts of ethical confusion as birders, photographers, and organizational representatives debate the impact of our human presence on the nesting process. And of eggs and nests and birds on nests. Cedar Waxwings exchange berries, carry nesting material, eggs.

Eggs 263

Eggs Family 2006 New York 263

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2023

Significantly, the Introduction begins with “A Note to Readers: Ethical Considerations Regarding Wildlife” that offers guidelines on handling birds, for photographing nests and young, and for photographing wild birds in captive settings. Harrison, and Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds, 2nd ed.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 276

Wildlife Rehabilitation Birds Family Collecting 276

Animal Person

AUGUST 16, 2011

Most interesting for me was the mental lock most people have that we vegans are always looking to break or find the key to: Why do good people who understand what happens to animals for unnecessary products such as “steak” or eggs, continue to consume such things? The answer, throughout the entire 300 pages, essentially is: Because they do.

Vegan 100

Vegan Morals Animal Rights Advocacy 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let us start with a comparison of size. While Japanese people are generally known for their work ethics, this does not quite seem to apply to the Japanese Robin. With only 3-5 eggs per breeding attempt, it is less productive than the European Robin with its 4-7 eggs. A European Robin. A Japanese Robin.

Eggs 264

Eggs Ethics Species Rights 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Each plate is signed with the artist’s initials, which makes for an interesting exercise in comparison. Some offer nest information, egg information, breeding timeline, in flight views, etc. It’s a tough comparison. Each offers something different & you do feel that one guide does not cover everything at all!”

Australia 111

Australia Birds Penguins 2015 111

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If the male’s color fades after the first egg, the female reacts by laying a smaller second egg – seemingly deciding that it is better to cut her losses as the male apparently is the avian equivalent of a deadbeat father. This bee-eater is another bird species with a somewhat underwhelming work ethic.

Woodpeckers 229

Woodpeckers Birds Eggs India 229