10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2020

Black-chested Sparrow is one of Paso Ancho’s flagship species. As I learned this week, locals cook the unripe fruit into meat dishes, and eat the ripe fruit raw… as do birds! And I, for one, choose not to let the lack of a few species ruin my enjoyment of many more. One allowed me to get almost embarassingly close.

Sparrows 169

Sparrows Cooking Squirrels Owls 169

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2017

In Wales people who slept in late – and female servants, who probably never slept in late in their lives – used to be beaten with holly branches for luck, although modern assault laws have largely ended the practice. And in Ireland, well… In Ireland they killed Wrens. And tied them to the top of sticks. Or does it?

Ireland 134

Ireland New Zealand Hunting Cooking 134

Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2009

At issue is the population of {the Cook Inlet beluga) whales, which were put under the protections of the Marine Mammal Protection Act eight years ago, which scientists argue hasn't sped their recovery: Palin begs to differ. This listing decision didn't take those efforts into account as required by law."

Whales 100

Whales Whaling Polar Bears Alaska 100

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Researchers have also learned that the cancer-causing chemicals that form in beef as it cooks also tend to form in chicken. Never mind that the bulk of the fat in Starbucks's beverages comes from the milk -- yes, milk ! -- of another species. Meatless meals also help your child to keep stronger bones. Never mind all that.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

The law of diminishing returns brings the inevitability of repeat sightings and has checked the momentum of the combined beats’ list for June. Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. 24 Mar 2016.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100