10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Among some other species of the kingfisher family, this species is a bit of a laughingstock. The eBird entry on the White-fronted Bee Eater is the first one I have seen that contains an exclamation mark: “They have one of the most complex of all avian societies, featuring families, clans, and pirates!” 300 birds (HBW).

South Africa 147

South Africa Niger Birds Mice 147

Animal Person

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

A young woman in Nigeria (can you say Shell Oil?) With regard to cruelty and suffering, it's clear from the film that the human animal has been profoundly negatively affected by climate change, but there is no attention given to nonhuman animals. I liked the way the film connects oil use to an oil company. But they dismiss food.

Nigeria 100

Nigeria Vegan Neglecting Vegetarian 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Birding here is a joy, further augmented by the world’s most intact mammalian megafuana, fascinating tribal cultures, breath-taking scenery and the cradle of human history. And Africa is the ONLY continent without an extinct bird to boot! If you’ve never been to this part of the world, what would be the best way of tackling the continent?

Papua New Guinea 217

Papua New Guinea Madagascar Africa Equatorial Guinea 217