10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

New York City’s premiere wildlife refuge proved to be no refuge for Canada Geese on Monday morning as federal agents rounded up 711 geese – including goslings – and packed them up for a trip to upstate New York where they will be gassed and their meat will be provided to food banks.

Geese 141

Geese New York City Jamaica Slaughter 141

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2018

I had to work my way past this to get involved in the story and reach the meat of the matter. But like many a tough nut to crack, the meat was worth it. Cover Image – Prairie Warbler in Jamaica by Charles J. North on the Wing by Bruce M. Smithsonian Books. Hardcover $24.95. ISBN 13: 9781588346131.

Meat 101

Meat United States Reptiles Canada 101

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Of course, the meat is more expensive since it takes lots of real estate to freely graze a herd, and it’s tougher than typical supermarket fare (Americans are used to a style of marbling that’s caused by grain diets and flabby cattle, whereas grass-fed cows are trim from their daily ambles). Fraser Jamaica Plain, Mass.,

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Meat Animal Welfare 40

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

It literally tossed it in the air several times as it tried to separate the meat from the shell. I’m much less embarrassed by this Gull-billed Tern shot because, despite the family that has been hanging out for weeks this summer on the East Pond of Jamaica Bay, they are usually tough to find in Queens.

Birds 184

Birds Goats Falcons Jamaica 184