10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

The first half describes the problem (why birds hit windows, the scale of the deaths, scientific research, what happens when birds strike windows) and the second half discusses what to do about it (community and worldwide education, window deterrent solutions, legal mandates and building codes, citizen science–what individuals can do).

New York City 256

New York City Birds Illinois Science 256

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

In upstate New York (where I call I home and do most of my birding), Great Blue Herons serve as both augurs of spring and emblems of wintertime perseverance, depending on the year. In my last seven years living here, I’ve seen one on New Year’s Day counts twice.

Seattle 113

Seattle Washington New York City Kansas 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2013

and a handful more ( Rock Pigeon , House Sparrow , and my first native bird, White-Throated Sparrow ), but for the most part I’ve been sticking to indoor pursuits here in chilly New York City. Snow describes as the two cultures — science and art creating a resonance that adds layers of meaning to the finished product.

Arkansas 101

Arkansas Memphis Sparrows Geese 101

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2022

New Jersey. Just don’t bring up the topic during a dinner with your in-laws. Bonus note for science nerds (not related specifically to birds): Whenever Chinese researchers give percentages, they do so up to two digits behind the decimal – thus the exact percentages in the HBW citation above. Examples: California.

Rhode Island 147

Rhode Island Research South Dakota North Dakota 147

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 8, 2008

It is our job as advocates for animals to promote the ethical and scientific arguments that advance science without harming animals—within the parameters of a democratic process in which the truth, not violence, prevails. The creeps in question should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 5, 2008 Note from KBJ: Well put!

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Vivisection Chicago 40

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2015

2015 was challenging, at best, on a personal level but it was a fantastic year for birds in New York City. Good work, New York, good work. At least she contributed to science… My Best Bird of the Year was a Snowy Plover , which I first spotted along the Florida Panhandle. Close enough… What about me?

2015 186

2015 Costa Rica Birds Sparrows 186