10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2015

Thanks to groups like Alley Cat Allies, outdoor and feral cats have become above the law. Neighbor A’s private property and peace of mind are both suffering because of the cats, which are killing government-protected species. What do you do when you – a citizen whose rights are protected by the U.S. You call the SWAT team.

Feral Cats 259

Feral Cats Feral Cats Wildlife Rehabilitation 259

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 11, 2022

T]he Association had suffered net losses and has a net deficiency in net assets that raise substantial doubt as its ability to continue as a going concern.”. Nevertheless, I believe there ought to be a group that represents birders, so I renew my membership every year.).

2019 277

2019 Legislation 2017 2018 277

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2024

This laughingthrush is a cooperative breeder – nestlings are fed by all members of a group, often 6-12 (not just 2 as in Wham!): “A female may share a nest with another, and 3 or more adults may take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.” ” ( source ).

Burma 191

Burma India Birds Indonesia 191

Critter News

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

An animal rights group has called for a federal investigation into the death of an elephant at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Umoya, a 21-year-old African elephant, died Thursday, possibly due to injuries suffered during an attack by another elephant. Here's the full article from the Los Angeles Times.

San Diego 100

San Diego Elephants Zoos Los Angeles 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Last year, two Serbian ornithologists were guiding a group of French birders and, prior to their return to the airport, the guides phoned me to enquire how to reach Beljarica – they had dipped the White-tailed Eagle! Two hundred metres further on, two young White-tailed Eagles were soaring. Easily enough, they got it here.

Serbia 243

Serbia Otters Boars Eagles 243

Critter News

JANUARY 17, 2011

The tradition is under threat from animal rights groups, who say the horses suffer as they leap over the flames. But the residents of San Bartolome de Pinares fiercely defend the festival, arguing that if the horses were really suffering they would not go near the flames. "We We don't force them," Quique said.

Horses 100

Horses Suffering Animal Rights Collecting 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Just as the National Park Service marks 2016 as its centennial year and celebrates 100 years of stewardship for American public lands, many of our wild public places are being attacked by a small group of extremists as well as key members of the House of Representatives and the U.S. From a press release by the American Bird Conservancy.

Extremist 149

Extremist Oregon Wildlife illegal 149

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2018

Terrestrial animals could drown; will not be able to access the necessary ranges; be trapped; suffer diminished genetic diversity; and possibly become extirpated and/or extinct. Borderlands Campaign – Sierra Club Facebook group for this issue. Public lands at risk. Image by NPCA. 27, August 2018, Vol.

Texas 153

Texas Defenders Of Wildlife Bald Eagle Protest 153

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2023

And here is the Collared Finchbill , who like me suffers from being less social than others. This is not an issue here in Shanghai – I have only seen them in very small groups this winter. Which limits both its and my range expansion (though in my case, not having kids is an important additional factor).

Birds 189

Birds Blackbirds Indonesia Bhutan 189

Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The animal protection group Seal Sitters says a necropsy showed that the sea lion had suffered a shark bite and had twisted intestines in addition to a bullet wound. The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River. On Monday, a sea lion was found dead on West Seattle’s Lincoln Park beach.

Sea Lions 100

Sea Lions Lions Wounded Washington 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Some even suffered from parasite infestation and overgrown hooves. The group also included pregnant mares and a few yearlings. The District Attorney's office served a seizure warrant to the owner of the horses Tuesday, opening the door for the rescue team to begin removal on Wednesday.

Horses 100

Horses Horse Farm Texas Humane Society Of The United States 100

Critter News

JULY 22, 2011

However, Jewish and Islamic groups which can prove animals do not suffer more during ritual killing than in an ordinary slaughterhouse will be able to apply for permits. This could halt production of kosher and halal meat in the Netherlands – and lead to similar campaigns in other European countries.

Livestock 100

Livestock Slaughter Slaughtered Netherlands 100

Critter News

JUNE 20, 2010

Self-awareness, suffering and a social culture along with high mental abilities are a hallmark of cetaceans, an order grouping more than 80 whales, dolphins and porpoises, say marine biologists.

Whales 100

Whales Whaling Marine Life Humane 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Formerly distributed across parts of southeastern Brazil from the state of Bahia to Rio de Janeiro, this Brazilian endemic suffered dramatic declines due to chronic loss of its lowland Atlantic forest habitat. About thirty minutes later, a few distant views of the Red-billed Curassow. Is that all we are going to get? Or so we thought.

Brazil 208

Brazil California Condor Parrots Texas 208

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The photographic quality ranges from very good to exceptional, and though the point of photographs in a book like this is to communicate information, I think the excellence of some of Loughlin’s photography suffers from the number of images packed into the book. I also think there are chapters where the photographs crowd out the text.

2006 242

2006 Tortoises Sea Lions Sea Turtles 242

Critter News

APRIL 27, 2009

Addressing supporters and the media at the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Center, Tomlin said elephants in zoos across the country are suffering in confinement. Here is a link to the group that sponsored her visit here.

Seattle 100

Seattle Elephants Zoos Sanctuary 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2014

Wildlife rehabilitators constantly receive lost racing pigeons who are starving, riddled with lice, and suffering from coccidia, trichinosis, or worms. Rehabbers can be a touchy group, and for good reason. Inundated with injured and orphaned wild birds, we then get the tame ones thrown out of flowered baskets as well.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 255

Wildlife Rehabilitation Ethics Virginia Atlanta 255

Critter News

JANUARY 4, 2010

Rescuing the Vick dogs was a controversial move by Best Friends and some animal groups, most notably PETA, did not agree with it. I'm a dues-paying member of both groups but, while I support euthanasia when it is CLEARLY an act of mercy, I come down pretty hard on Best Friends' side here.

Pit Bulls 100

Pit Bulls Dogs PETA Euthanasia 100

4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

“The Fabulous Animal Rescue Project&# is a global artistic effort to raise funds and awareness to the needless suffering of animals. 80% of the proceeds is donated to the animal rescue groups. They gather donated art/photography from artists all over the planet and use them to create greeting cards, magnets and pocket mirrors.

Rescue 100

Rescue Animal Suffering Raised 100

Critter News

MAY 26, 2009

You see people shut down if you talk about how a rat can suffer," says Chad Sandusky, director of toxicology and research at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a group that fights for animal rights and advocates vegetarianism. I've worked with rats and I find them charming and intelligent creatures.

Rats 100

Rats Medical Research Chad Medical 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2016

The English language, or at least the adherents thereof with more time on their hands than sense, has bestowed us a great number of names to collective nouns for groups of birds.

New Zealand 103

New Zealand Parrots Rats Bats 103

10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2011

They like to fly in pairs or groups and in the evening they come together in big groups to roost in a favorite ‘dormitory’ tree. Last but certainly not least, the macaw suffers along with the other species in its ecosystem from rampant habitat destruction and deforestation.

Protection 184

Protection Brazil Parrots Paraguay 184

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Brown, a case in which the meat industry is attempting to invalidate a California law designed to reduce animal suffering and protect public safety. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently heard arguments in National Meat Association v.

Animal Legal Defense Fund 100

Animal Legal Defense Fund Meat Humane Society Of The United States Factory Farm 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2019

Only once did I see a large group of Canvasbacks at Cuitzeo. Lago de Cuitzeo, which hosts hundreds of thousands of birds each winter, suffers from water overuse by agriculture, insufficient sewage treatment, and unplanned development. You will get tired of seeing White-faced Ibises. Northern Shovelers, and just one Green-winged Teal.

Ducks 115

Ducks Blackbirds United States Pelicans 115

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 7, 2013

The cubs will rotate separate sessions on the habitat with the Bengal tiger groups that currently reside there. One of the male cubs is suffering from anemia and has developed a rare but benign skin condition that also occurs in both wild and domestic felines.

Tampa 100

Tampa Tigers Thailand Livestock 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Daisy had heard of an organization called YANA (You Are Not Alone), that was distributing relief supplies to those who had suffered from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, and that needed warm clothes and other supplies for children, so she prepared a box of clothes that Desi had outgrown, along with wipes and diapers. People are too.

Battery 103

Battery Birds Suffering New York City 103

10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2015

I began a program for PBS on a group of young kids in a small town in South Dakota. In the grand scheme of things, this is just a small town and only one person was killed due to injuries suffered. I met such a person and saw an opportunity to help birding and help build appreciation of teachers through my work.

South Dakota 266

South Dakota Nebraska Missouri Killing 266

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Take, for example, the group of the goatsuckers Caprimulgidae – the nightjars, and nighthawks, and whip-poor-wills, and widow-chuckers. I am just not fooled anymore. I know for a fact that science is correct in stating that they don’t suck the milk of goats. Legs: The Expendables 2. Legs: The Expendables 3.

Goats 188

Goats Indonesia Science Experience 188

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 21, 2014

Joining some travelling birders FB group, I’ve read a long list of dos and don’ts. He suffered from the lack of experience as a traveler and someone who has hired guides himself. One of many don’ts was: post no adverts. This made me think… I don’t think I’ve ever posted adverts – only recommendations.

Birds 205

Birds Botswana Free Range Leopards 205

10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2013

This blog was written by Marge Gibson, founder of the Raptor Education Group, Inc. We all thought the kindest approach would be to end her suffering, but then…she raised her head and looked directly at me. As soon as he was ready, we put him into the conditioning flight with eagles of all age groups, including “The Special One.”

Eagles 231

Eagles Wounded Bald Eagle Wisconsin 231

Critter News

APRIL 23, 2009

Originally, animal groups actually thought they’d get a huge piece of the estate because Leona Helmsley had supposedly wanted it that way. But a group of trustees got together, determined she was mentally unfit at the time, and decided to “responsibly” donate to medical research instead. But we don’t want to promote that.

Medical Research 100

Medical Research Medical Research Animal Welfare 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

While the scope of the wildlife devastation was still unclear, it was likely to be enormous, {Jon Rowdon, president of the rescue group Wildlife Victoria} said. The official human death toll stood at 181 from the weekend's deadly fires and authorities said it would exceed 200.

Koalas 100

Koalas Kangaroos Animal Rescue 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Most birds will follow a set group of behaviours, building a nest a certain way, courting a certain way, eating a certain set of food. Seeing birds suffer is never fun, but never more so than these trusting and uncomplaining young giants that sat all day like contemplative zen masters, meditating in the intense tropical sun.

Albatross 177

Albatross Hawaii Seals Parrots 177

10,000 Birds

JULY 12, 2012

In the early 1940s, Carson often went on birding trips with companions, including artist Roger Tory Peterson, who referred to their group as the “field glass fraternity.” Her first book, Under the Sea-Wind , was published during this time and noted her growing interest in migration.

Pennsylvania 229

Pennsylvania Massachusetts Sanctuary 2009 229

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Many of these refuges and associated Conservation Areas, which have the potential to protect more than 1 million acres of vital wildlife habitat, have been forged through creative partnerships with sportsmen, conservation groups and private landowners. And some members of Congress want to cut funding dramatically 2.

Wildlife 194

Wildlife Hunters Ducks Hunting 194

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Soon we were out of the protected harbour and into choppier waters, and here I have to say I suffered for about two hours from the dreaded affliction known as sea-sickness. Fairy Prions ( Pachyptila turtur ) And then there were the “true petrels&# , insofar as that group has any taxonomic meaning anymore.

New Zealand 174

New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 174

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2012

New blood is essential, and these days, there’s a real sense that North Carolina birding is experiencing something of a renaissance, driven primarily by this group of young birders injecting a lot of excitement into the community. It’s just the inertia of a community.

North Carolina 156

North Carolina Groups Suffering Hunting 156