10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Over time, the word “decoy” has lost its fowling connotations and has come to mean any kind of trick or fakery. Decoy wines are notable in being made to enjoy upon release, along with a modest price tag that belies the good quality of these young vintages. It’s also the name of a line of wines produced by Duckhorn Vineyards of St.

2016 105

2016 Ducks California Hunters 105

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

The Snow Geese at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge will soon be winging their way north, so he spent some quality time with them, his best birds of the weekend. 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. Enjoy the details and proof here.

2011 133

2011 Deer Birds Owls 133

Animal Person

SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

I was watching a news segment on a wildlife rehabilitation center here in Florida. Note to everyone who works with birds and water fowl: Hypothermia and rapid freezing are not appropriate methods of euthanasia and are not considered to be humane unless the animal is anesthetized prior to freezing.

Euthanasia 100

Euthanasia Wildlife Rehabilitation Fowl Birds 100