article thumbnail

The Gas Station Bird

10,000 Birds

The concerned person who took the photograph approached a Lukeoil Station in Northvale, New Jersey to inquire about the bird’s well-being, and the owner said dismissively that he could do whatever he liked and had four more birds at home. One might assume this is a falconry bird, but it’s not.

article thumbnail

Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps. New Jersey is Undecided. New Jersey has an interesting approach, at the sate level. What about second amendment rights?!!?? Mole hills!

article thumbnail

The Feather Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

He roots the theft in the history of collecting bird skins, in the brief life history of Edwin Rist, in the secretive world of classic fly tying, and in his own efforts to follow up on a police investigation that got the man but not all of the loot. Photograph used in image section of The Feather Thief. Frustrated with the U.S.