10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

Color-coded page headings denote bird groups, matched by color-coded bird silhouette icons located midway down the edge of the page. I do wish that the ethics section included guidance on the use of playback and that all the sections included titles or websites for further reading. These are all informative and current.

North America 279

North America America Birds California Condor 279

10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2013

The Mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans 1.

Ducks 178

Ducks Wildlife Hunters Hunting 178

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

But getting a grip on gulls can be rewarding, and even within a large group of seemingly drab-colored, dump-loving trash eaters, there are spectacular species, like the dramatic Sabine’s Gull, the nearly mythical Ivory Gull, and easily one of the most sought-after species in North America, the mysterious Ross’s gull. And, it is.).

Birds 263

Birds North Carolina North America Science 263

Animal Person

MAY 23, 2009

With more than 2 million members across the globe, PETA is the largest animal advocacy group and comparable in size to the human rights organization, Amnesty International. First, note that now PeTA is an "animal advocacy group." It's not about making a gigantic group even bigger. But that's not the telling item.

Animal Advocacy 100

Animal Advocacy PETA Animal Advocacy 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

But, it’s more than that, because each essay also includes “a big idea, a method or technique or resource, about bird study in our age” (p. ” The essays are arranged in thematic order grouped in six sections: “Spark Bird!” And, each essay tells a story.

Birds 115

Birds North America Breeding America 115

10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2011

As an urban homeowner with two Black Walnuts and a Ginko on the property, I have moments where a squirrel’s work ethic is hard for me to admire. As Sun-Tzu says: “When weapons are blunted, and ardor dampened, strength exhausted, and resources depleted, the neighboring rulers will take advantage of these complications.”

Squirrels 173

Squirrels Investigation Ethics Birds 173

Critter News

JUNE 5, 2009

Be cautious in repeating claims you find on the Web, especially those made by members of chat groups. A valuable new resource has recently entered the information superhighway. It is not only a good place to locate people and information; it is also a major source of misinformation. Check it out at www.jhsph.edu/~altweb.

Animal Research 100

Animal Research Animal Medical Research Research 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2015

Here are the basic contents for each state guide: a flexibound cover, the ABA Mission Statement and Code of Ethics (I like that this is the first thing you see when you start perusing the books), Foreward by Jeffrey A. Additional photographs are by a small group of photographers including Mike Danzenbaker and Alan Murphy.

Colorado 238

Colorado Florida Birds New Jersey 238

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Birders who embark on a big year often dedicate a significant amount of time, effort, and resources to travel to different habitats, explore various locations, and encounter a wide range of bird species. It includes multiple illustrations for each species, showing different plumages, variations, and age groups.

United States 147

United States North America Birds America 147

Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

There's a vague sense that perhaps he cares about the dogs or thinks that what he does to them might present an ethical dilemma, but the overwhelming feeling is that it's all worth it. And thanks to the efforts of groups such as PCRM, that ample use isn't so ample anymore. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language.

Animal Welfare 100

Animal Welfare Monkeys Animal Welfare Act Vivisection 100

Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 10, 2008

To the Editor: Re “ One in 4 Mammals Threatened With Extinction, Group Finds ” (news article, Oct. When the population of any species, including Homo sapiens, grows so quickly and consumes so many resources, it is clear that the effect on other life will be staggering.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York 2008 Mammals 40

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

I was in contact with a group of birders for whom I arranged and guided an annual tour to Africa. This image (by Marius Coetzee) shows Adam Riley & David Hoddinott with a group in Nsuta Forest, a forest reserve that is in the process of being clear-felled and settled by subsistence farmers.

Ghana 193

Ghana Hunters Gambia Guinea 193

Critter News

JULY 25, 2009

This exchange was part of a larger group discussion about Collapse by Jared Diamond. It's a book about societal collapses resulting from poor decisions about the environment, resource-use, etc. Tags: animal experimentation medical ethics medical research science. She's always talking about Darwin and DNA testing.)

Science 100

Science Medical Research Morals Medical 100

Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics.

Honduras 100

Honduras Los Angeles Obama 2009 100