10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2011

The combined effects of hunting, habitat loss and predation by introduced animals like rats and mongoose have extirpated the species from some islands and reduced numbers significantly on others. Willie Ebanks, at Hutland, Northside, in Grand Cayman. So he began to put out extra feed for the birds.

Antigua and Barbuda 217

Antigua and Barbuda Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Jamaica 217

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Sure, we try not to introduce snakes, rats, cats, goats, pigs, and a host of other creatures to isolated islands. Most people oppose large-scale, indiscriminate, hunting of birds but it still happens all over the world. In order to raise our awareness, to remind us of what we have lost, and to inspire us to fight for Every.

Mauritius 171

Mauritius Djibouti Guam Birds 171

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

Now that the colony is off limits for hunting, the population has grown and the village is benefitting tremendously from entry and guide fees, and a school is being built courtesy of conservation funds. However they will not and cannot breed, and once these individual’s natural lifespans are over, these bird populations will be lost forever.

Ghana 189

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 189

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In contrast, the females need to make sure not to get duped into raising actual cuckoos – the buntings are a targeted host species ( source ). Unfortunately, Hen Harriers die disproportionally near British Grouse moors – most likely killed illegally by people hunting grouse for sports ( source ).

Birds 201

Birds Eggs Bangladesh China 201