10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2012

The American Acclimatization Society was a group founded in New York City in 1871 dedicated to introducing European flora and fauna into North America for “both economic and cultural reasons. 1 ” By 1877 New York pharmacist Eugene Schieffelin, an avid admirer of Shakespeare, was the society’s driving force.

North America 197

North America United States New York City New York 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

They’re all named for livestock. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. The genus Bucephala includes three familiar ducks with big heads. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

Cows 142

Cows Cattle 2011 Birds 142

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Here in New York, fall doesn’t begin until this afternoon at 4:02 PM, so I got in what will probably be this year’s first and last review of a saison – a classic and refreshing Belgian beer style generally favored for summer drinking – just under the wire. Could this be Le Capitaine?

Georgia 100

Georgia Colorado Tennessee Atlanta 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

Plume hunting raged supreme 150 years ago, when egret feathers were part of a worldwide trade in feathers and other bird parts, used for women’s hats and other articles of clothing (but mostly hats), delighting the upper classes and practically wiping out bird species. ©2023, Donna L.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147