10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

I’ve just finished reading THE PLUME HUNTER (Torrey House Press, December 2011) by Renée Thompson. In this captivating book, Thompson explores the motivation behind hunters who shot birds to sell feathers for women’s hats at the turn of the nineteenth century.

Hunters 188

Hunters Oregon San Francisco Portland 188

Critter News

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

We allow hunters to shoot bears, but not to sell their parts. Tags: seattle State of Washington gall bladders poaching bears asia. This happened in my own State of Washington. Note the Asia connection again.

Washington 100

Washington Bears Seattle Asia 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 29, 2009

From the Seattle PI: The killing of about seven elk cornered in a farm pasture in eastern Skagit County has spurred state officials to close the elk archery season in the area and angered others who either witnessed or heard about the killings. Even other hunters were disgusted: "How can you call that hunting?"

Hunting 100

Hunting Seattle Hunters Cows 100

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. Seattle–Terminal 91. The beats have been out to line their route and cheer them along, wishing them bon voyage and a safe return next spring. 09 May 2018. Little Owl – Athene noctua.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113