article thumbnail

“The Hawk’s Way” — a book review

10,000 Birds

Some, according to her, consider it a form of slavery; a 1982 book in my library, The Birdwatcher’s Companion cites “the sentimentalist element of the wildlife protection movement” as deeming falconry to be comparable to cockfighting.). The latest volume on the subject is Montgomery’s The Hawk’s Way: Encounters With Fierce Beauty.

article thumbnail

Glue Trapped

10,000 Birds

Sentient people recoil at the idea of leg-hold traps, those medieval–torture devices which cause so much pain and suffering before their victims eventually die, are killed, or (very occasionally) are rescued. My very first rescue was a House Sparrow caught in a glue trap,” says Donna Osburn, a wildlife rehabilitator in Kentucky.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Linkwood Distillery: 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

10,000 Birds

For a land that can lay claim to an abundance of such wonderful native wildlife, it’s peculiar that the national symbolism of Scotland is so populated by mythological creatures. Most of Linkwood’s production is sold to blenders, and it’s in especially high demand as a “top dressing” for labels like Johnnie Walker and White Horse.

Eagles 157
article thumbnail

The Gap Between Wildlife and the Animal Rights Movement

10,000 Birds

What I don’t understand is why animal rights organizations almost completely ignore wildlife. It seems that these people, who purport to claim to care so much about animals, are completely ignorant of the existence of any animal life beyond horses, cows, pigs, chickens and turkeys. This makes perfect sense.

article thumbnail

Birding beyond Brisbane

10,000 Birds

You soon adapt to the early mornings and early nights to coincide with the wildlife! Sometimes they were with horses, but that’s OK! Sadly we did see a lot of road kill and no doubt a result of people driving at night. One lovely campsite! Now that is just how it should be! Cattle Egret and cattle. Grant ignoring Emu.

Birds 150