10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2016

And, that falcons are about as far away from hawks as a bird family could get. The group pages show how much the taxonomy of certain bird families has changed over the past 13 years. The Quick Index of bird families (Albatrosses, Ani, Auklets, etc.) This means that loons are no longer first!

North America 177

North America 2003 Birds America 177

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

He was adopted out, but then quickly returned due to his poor psychological state. The family wanted a dog to play ball with, but all Bill could do was shiver and shake. When Mid-America Boston Terrier Rescue took him into their care he was in horrible shape. Overweight and terrified, he simply cowered in the back of his crate.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Boston Rescue Adoptable 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2018

We were picked up at the Christchurch airport by our family friend, Neville Blampied, who as it turns out, is an amazing local bird guide, disguising himself as a Professor of Psychology at the University of Canterbury.

New Zealand 100

New Zealand Los Angeles Seattle Parrots 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2013

I haven’t done any surveys, but I would bet my binoculars that images and stories of hawks attract more attention and adoration from birders and the average person on the street than any other bird family. Families do not hike up mountains to sit all day on pointy rocks to watch woodpeckers. Those cameras are aimed at hawks.

North America 229

North America Bald Eagle Falcons Owls 229

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Suppose there is a man who wishes to end his life but regrets never having given his poor and hungry family any pleasure. He requests that after his death his wife prepare a lavish dinner with him as the main course. The members of his family have no objections; on the contrary, they rather relish the idea.

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40