10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2015

Here are some examples of when a bird definitely needs your help and a call to a federally permitted bird rehabilitator is warranted. Mites will eventually kill the bird. It is illegal to keep a wild bird. Predators and storms can wreak havoc and human intervention is sometimes needed for survival. So: When do you intervene?

Wounded 254

Wounded Rescue Medical Cats 254

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears. The definition of inviolate is: free from violation, injury, desecration, or outrage; undisturbed, untouched, unbroken, not infringed. Does that sound like an accurate description of what these refuges are becoming?

Fish 143

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 143

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2022

If I ever have a used car I need to sell, I will definitely ask for their help. If I was so inclined, I might think that they deserve to be killed by Pied Currawongs for their sinful behavior. This is what killed James Dean. I like them a lot, though. ” ( source ).

Birds 220

Birds Australia Ducks Mountain Goats 220

10,000 Birds

MAY 16, 2018

The trouble is, the definition of “native habitat” is, for starlings and many other species, now quite elastic. Now, there are still 10 million of them there but, due in part to a population dip after 1970, it is, in the reign of the second Elizabeth, illegal to kill them intentionally. What’s magic about 1970?

Humane 103

Humane Species North America Sparrows 103

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As it is critically endangered (there are only about 100 left), I think it can be forgiven for killing the occasional Pale Thrush (which is listed as Least Concern). Unfortunately, Hen Harriers die disproportionally near British Grouse moors – most likely killed illegally by people hunting grouse for sports ( source ).

Birds 200

Birds Eggs Bangladesh China 200