10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Golden-throated Barbet has already launched several protests asking for a name change as it does not want to be associated with cannibalism – however, so far without success. Said Blue-throated Barbet – maybe lacking an altimeter – indeed could be seen very close to its family member at Tongbiguan.

Birds 181

Birds China Woodpeckers Breeding 181

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2024

The rooms are floating in a pond and the pond provides a home for a Eurasian Beaver family. The animals themselves identified as “civilised” and started a hunger strike in protest. Yes, that’s where I was going – the Oostvaardersplassen – and the hotel has a little bridge straight into the National Park. It was awful.

Beavers 143

Beavers Netherlands Eagles Geese 143

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2015

We were able to take a thoroughly enjoyable boat ride on Lake Chamo, whose shores teem with birds, including such typical African species as African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron the world’s largest, Yellow-billed Stork and the incomparable Hamerkop , a species in its own family. The future of these tribal cultures faces considerable uncertainty.

Ethiopia 245

Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Birds 245

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett has indicated that if enough people write in protest, the proposed hunting season–due to start this December– will be reconsidered. Letters and emails by the thousand poured into the commissioners’ offices, protesting its crane hunting proposal. Kentucky Dept.

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2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 250