10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2018

That year Congress passed the Lacey Act, followed by the tougher Weeks-McLean Act in 1913 and, five years later, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which protected not just birds but also their eggs, nests, and feathers 1. Last but not least, I will leave you with a VERY disturbing video of Sandhill Crane hunting in western Oklahoma.

Hunting 113

Hunting Hunters Gorillas Wolves 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 28, 2015

Although it was formerly abundant and geographically widespread, Trumpeter Swan numbers and distribution were greatly reduced during the early fur trade and European settlement of North America (1600’s to 1800’s), when it was prized for its skins and primary feathers 1.

North America 176

North America Iowa Wisconsin America 176

10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2013

The early threats of guano harvesting and egg collecting have been replaced by the more ominous threats of oil pollution and overfishing of their favorite food source – pilchards. On the mainland they face predation from domestic cats, dogs, genets, mongoose and Cape Gulls which steal their chicks and eggs.

Penguins 222

Penguins South Africa Africa Sharks 222

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2012

Wood Duck ( Aix sponsa ) Female Incubating Eggs in a Nest Box “Many species of cavity-nesting birds have declined because of habitat reduction. This is one of my favorite videos from National Geographic showing the incredible fledging of the Wood Ducklings. Talk about cute! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWDXIhy9oJA

North America 222

North America America Barn Owls Falcons 222