10,000 Birds

JUNE 22, 2019

Although the country is around the same size as West Virginia, 39 species of diurnal raptors are on the list. Oh, and yes, some do also kill our local “turkey”, the Great Curassow. The tropical habitats of Costa Rica are home to a surprising number of raptor species. This curassow is great. Black Hawk-Eagle.

Costa Rica 188

Costa Rica Eagles West Virginia Opossums 188

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Kills in Canada, Alaska and Mexico are not included in the count. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1. Texas and North Dakota together account for 88% of the total yearly kill of sandhill cranes. This represents 6% of the estimated mid-continental spring population of 322,700 birds for the same two decades.

2011 252

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 252

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2019

Their populations, plus those of other species that ‘wore’ the coveted long, colorful feathers used for women’s fashionable hats, were being dangerously depleted by hunters intent on feeding the millinery industry. Only–Virginia Woolf was not in Surrey on December 14th, 1918.

Industry 120

Industry Virginia Portland Campaign 120

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Virginia Rail – Rallus limicola.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113