10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Chinese Hwamei is a second-level protected species in China – as a consequence, according to Chinese law on wildlife protection, it is prohibited for local people to capture and keep the species in captivity without a permit. Still, a few spend the summer here.

Indonesia 150

Indonesia Thailand Legislation Birds 150

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2015

I am thinking of a relatively stable/prosperous bird-paradise where one may be able to find a job in ecotourism or wildlife research… or, to begin with, as a resident environmental scientist / nature blogger in some wildlife lodge? Indonesia (1615 / 1603). Taking as a rule, the higher figure is more accurate.

Sri Lanka 256

Sri Lanka Botswana Africa Serbia 256

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service tells states when they may propose a hunting season on cranes, and has ultimate jurisdiction over whether the states get their seasons. So we can squawk at the state wildlife departments all we want, but the USFWS has the final say. In the only state in the Central Flyway that protects cranes from hunting.

2011 240

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 240