10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The economic “impact” of a birding festival can be estimated by looking at expenditures of attendees ( e.g., hotel rooms, meals, souvenirs, transportation costs, etc.). Photos of three birding locations in the study area: Ridgefield NWR in Washington, Tualatin River NWR in Oregon, Nisqually NWR in Washington, by Jason Crotty.

Oregon 169

Oregon Washington Birds Chad 169

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Kooyman was there to work at McMurdo Station (a large American research station that we hear about throughout the book) as technical assistant on a science mission involving fish. They are excellent science writers, patiently explaining the physiological processes involved in deep diving in penguins, seals, and human.

Penguins 151

Penguins Seals Leopards Research 151

Animal Ethics

MARCH 10, 2008

This Washington Post column highlights the gravity of the situation [Also available here.]. Take public transportation when possible. We have already witnessed radical changes in the polar icecap, changes that threaten numerous arctic species. Most scientists agree that a 3.6°F Most scientists agree that a 3.6°F F by the year 2100.

Washington 40

Washington Obama Animal Ethics Research 40