10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

They became known as “Turkie Fowl” (spelling varies) because they were coming from the general direction of Turkey. The “Fowl” was dropped and the term “Turkey” was applied to other large Galliformes that were encountered in the New World. The Spanish Colonial Experience and Domestic Animals. Kiva 78(1):37–60. Reitz, Elizabeth.

Turkey 207

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 207

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Highlight was probably a White Throated Rock Thrush, but I’m regretting that I didnt try harder to see a Red Jungle Fowl that I heard. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

2011 133

2011 Deer Birds Owls 133

Animal Ethics

MARCH 3, 2008

That is, they contribute to increasing, in the long run, the quantity of satisfaction which an individual experiences. The interests in nourishment and in gustatory pleasure lead man to kill and eat cattle, fish, and fowl. This cuts down on the long-range satisfactions of the cattle, the fish, and the fowl.

Lamb 40

Lamb Fowl Morals Animal 40

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2012

It was a heart-pounding scene straight out of Jurassic Park, an odd experience for a laid-back pursuit like birding. However, he went far afield to find a more familiar fowl. I wrote about the experience here. This may sound mundane, but my Best Bird of the Year is a species we all know quite well in one form or another.

2012 153

2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 153

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Most moral vegetarians list fish and fowl as animals one should not eat. But recent experiments with chimpanzees suggest that the day may be near when we can ask trained chimpanzees if they want to be eaten for food. Clearly, cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, and fish do not consent to being eaten. What is forbidden meat?

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40