10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2019

When I reached the levee earlier that morning, I met an elderly hunter from whom I learned that there was an ongoing duck and pheasant hunt, but no one was shooting from, nor towards the embankment, hence I should be safe there. Beljarica in December, photo League for ornithological action / Wild Belgrade.

Serbia 246

Serbia Otters Boars Eagles 246

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 1. ” Elizabeth Jackson of the Duck Stamp Program is not optimistic about birders or non-hunters embracing the Duck Stamp as hunters have.

Wildlife 224

Wildlife Hunters Ducks Hunting 224

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

They are endemic to New Zealand, but unlike many endemic species that have not suffered at the hands of humans, in fact they have expanded their range as forests have been opened up for pasture. They are the only endemic duck species that hunting is permitted for, in fact, the other species being either too rare or outright extinct.

New Zealand 159

New Zealand Sanctuary Suffering Ducks 159

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

BBC Nature has a really cool video of the Peregrine hunting a pigeon in a stoop. Although Peregrines are famous for hunting birds from above by stooping down on them, they use several other means of attaining prey and are most active at dawn and dusk. Don’t miss it! Peregrine Falcon from Sacramento NWR auto loop.

Falcons 144

Falcons Wildlife Sacramento Endangered Species 144

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2012

Much of the state's current "new" guard following a successful Yellow Rail hunt, from l to r: Scott Winton, John Fussell (no young gun, but the Dean of NC coastal birding), Ali Iyoob, Mike McCloy, Jacob Socolar, Paul Hallie, Nicholas Flanders, Elisa Enders, and Mark Kosiewski.

North Carolina 159

North Carolina Groups Suffering Hunting 159

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2011

The haunting call of the West Indian Whistling Duck has long been a sound synonymous with the ever-shrinking wetlands of the Caribbean. The whistling duck call carries with it the crimes of big business, the failures of governments and the ignorance of irresponsible hunters. They are also the rarest. Until recently.

Antigua and Barbuda 241

Antigua and Barbuda Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Jamaica 241