10,000 Birds

AUGUST 22, 2022

Colorful bills and heads seem quite popular among Letaba’s bird species – see the African Jacana (blue and black) … … the Striated Heron (yellow and blue) … … and the Yellow-billed Stork (yellow and red). The Latin species name vermiculatus (worm-like) refers to the markings on the upperparts.

Zimbabwe 147

Zimbabwe Birds South Africa Benin 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2021

There is a mushroom hunting expedition in Anna Karenina, Tolstoy’s use of a popular Russian pastime. This second edition covers 685 species found in the continental U.S. and Canada, including some species as far north as Alaska, an increase over the 500 species covered in the first edition. Species Accounts.

North America 255

North America America Species 2018 255

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Being charismatic species, Snowy Owls are the focus of the nature-loving community during the winter. Species have value. Most arguments for conserving a species focus on things that we can measure in dollar amounts, such as ecotourism, medical benefits, etc. Snowy Owls have value. 1999, Holt et al.

Ethics 141

Ethics Owls New York North America 141

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2013

One is Tylenol (the human pain medication) — a completely selective feral-cat poison. Ted not only did not call on anyone to poison cats but he pointed out that Tylenol is not registered for use in killing cats. Pretty standard. He also quoted a biologist pointing out how extreme the TNR people are and gave a few examples.

Feral Cats 271

Feral Cats Trap Neuter Return Tnr Extremist 271