10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 17, 2014
But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today. As a consequence, “people should treat all creatures decently, and protect them from cruelty, avoidable suffering, and unnecessary killing.” were funded by hunters and 95.1%
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 17, 2014
Nearly wiped out by human heedlessness, development, and pesticide use, under the protection of the Endangered Species Act this handsome fish eagle has made a stunning comeback, rebounding in numbers and recolonizing areas where many thought they were gone forever.
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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. Additionally, many birding apps and online resources also provide valuable information and digital field guides for bird identification.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 29, 2017
How can the people of a country take an earnest appreciation and any magnitude of assimilating any kind of conservation ethic if they don’t even have access to literature pertaining to their own country? .” There’s no return for the almighty dollar. But we return to the same point. Sadly, this didn’t happen.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 13, 2018
The Barred Owl is larger and more adaptable and it appears to out-compete Spotted Owl for food and other resources, likely causing declines in Spotted Owl populations. The plan was the subject of public comments and hearings, consultation with a bio-ethics expert , and an environmental impact statement. (A Fish & Wildlife Serv.,
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2023
They look crap but presumably offer some protection for the chicks, though not from each other (see the murderous activities within the nests in my previous post ). They frequently reuse nest holes, thus saving vital natural resources even though cleaning out the used nest hole takes about one week ( source ). Or speluncaphobia?
10,000 Birds
MARCH 26, 2014
I’m not gong to go into the ethics and reasons behind why a zoo might want to, well, manage its stock. That doesn’t translate into action if the money and resources aren’t there to act on such ideas. We can, and should, fight to increase the resources spent on conversation.
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