10,000 Birds

APRIL 18, 2021

The finders of an adult Barred Owl brought to Kathryn Dudeck in Georgia thought he had a wing fracture, so they wrapped the entire bird in the plastic protective wrap used by landscape companies and taped it up. They were able to untangle him, but they took a few good talon hits in the process. They showed me their wounds!

Transported 279

Transported Wildlife Rehabilitation Bats Opossums 279

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2017

The center of attention are the eagle hunters, erect on their horses, hands protected by thick leather gloves holding their hooded eagles, arms propped up by handmade wooden rests attached to the saddle, weathered faces framed by splendid fur-trimmed hats. (If There were accusations that the eagle scenes were staged.

Eagles 102

Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 102

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2018

Each fly has a name and a ‘recipe’ to follow for its creation, a complicated procedure utilizing a hook, sometimes fur, sometimes wool, but always brightly colored feathers from rare birds. Or, to keep the priceless feathers hidden away in drawers, protected in small plastic bags, prized in secret.

Collecting 104

Collecting Iraq Ostriches Science 104