10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2012

But the grasslands of eastern Montana bear a resemblance to their wildlife that goes beyond the mere evolutionary imperative of camoflauge. The cottonwoods in the river bottoms echo the branching antlers of the elk that bugle among them each falls (abundant, but never enough so for Montana’s voracious hunters.)

Ferrets 193

Ferrets Wildlife Montana Prairie Dogs 193

10,000 Birds

JULY 22, 2014

This almost certainly can be argued to be true just on the basis of logic, because feral Cats are proficient hunters and are entirely out of ecological place. In North America, you’ve got Bears at the large end, Cats in the middle, and at the smaller end, the Mustilids. Let me tell you this: They are.

Feral Cats 256

Feral Cats North America Feral Cats 256

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 26, 2016

At 3-4 inches long , they rival those of the great Grizzly Bear, and allow the Harpy Eagles to go after prey unavailable to many other birds. A Harpy Eagle. Like Woods, I can’t get over their talons. These eagles are known to take down Howler Monkeys, baby deer, and sloths, just to name a few of their favorite meals. .”

Panama 100

Panama Grizzly Bear Porcupines Monkeys 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2021

In 2012, I reviewed The Jewel Hunter , an absorbing narrative in which author Chris Goodie travelled throughout Asia, Africa, and Australasia to observe and photograph every Pitta species in the world. A passion for one bird family is also very useful. The geographic extremes provide the framework for this natural history narrative.

Costa Rica 264

Costa Rica Brazil Bolivia Ecuador 264

10,000 Birds

JUNE 23, 2022

Instead, the entry asks us to “Please bear with us while this update takes place” A few months ago, I wrote an email to my bank asking them a specific question. One would think that for a species as common in Europe as the Grey-headed Woodpecker , the HBW would spend some effort to update the species entry.

Myanmar 147

Myanmar Birds China Chicago 147

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Though the coast of British Columbia, a part of the Great Bear Rainforest, was rich in both, it was appallingly deficient in scientific data. The species was seemingly killed off by feather hunters, but then, after years, reappeared at the site of one of the deserted breeding colonies, Torishima Island in Japan.

Fox 100

Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The system was intended as a hunter-centric model, both guided by and benefitting consumptive interests. Wuerthner states, “Perhaps the most significant and obvious conflict between the goals of the NAMWC and actual behavior of state agencies has to do with management of predators, particularly bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves.

Wildlife 248

Wildlife Coyotes Wolves Hunters 248

Critter News

MARCH 16, 2009

Native and sport polar bear hunters may be facing more restrictions due to increasing threats to bear populations. A limit on the hunting of polar bears by sportsmen and native Arctic people will top the agenda at an international summit in Norway tomorrow, seen as vital to the survival of the predator.

Polar Bears 100

Polar Bears Bears Hunters Norway 100

Critter News

MARCH 23, 2009

I have no sympathy for trophy hunters. Perhaps there are female trophy hunters out there too, but I suspect they are in the minority. Therefore, to me it's a slam dunk as to whether trophy hunters should continue to hunt polar bears. They are not hunting for food or for any subsistence whatsoever. Every member counts.

Polar Bears 100

Polar Bears Hunters Bears Endangered Species 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

Note in this 2010 video, birders, birdwatching and kayakers are mentioned, not hunters. Visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange during hunting seasons for safety. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk_5pt9OTLA.

Fish 145

Fish Wildlife Hunting Louisiana 145

Critter News

AUGUST 8, 2009

Now that the species is listed in the US as "threatened," hunters can't import the dead body parts (aka hunting "trophies") in from Canada. Supposedly, environmentalists and animal rights activists have "unfairly made the polar bear into 'the panda bear of North America.'" insert crying baby picture here.)

Polar Bears 100

Polar Bears Bears Hunting Pandas 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2019

There’s little doubt that these unwilling but plucky exiles have beaten the odds over the last few months, first evading the sights of eager autumn hunters, and then the jaws of hungry foxes and weasels, only to endure the many privations of the harsh and long North American winter eking out their survival in a strange and inhospitable landscape.

North America 113

North America Vermont America Farm Animal 113

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The fish owl is Jonathan Slaght’s grail and also, more prosaically, his dissertation topic.

Owls 143

Owls Russia Fish Japan 143

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Animals in the wild try to escape from hunters.) This, however, is not our world, so I don’t understand the bearing of the question. Furthermore, genetic engineering might be able to produce meat-bearing animals that could be used for food without being killed. Suppose some of them say yes (in American sign language).

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Hunters go to Africa to shoot lions, and this is without question a good thing; for birds, for ecosystems, and for lions in general! I guess the natural question is… how does some hunter from the US help in the conservation of the lion? Hunters are prepared to spend a lot of money for the privilege of shooting a lion.

Lions 189

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 189

10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2018

” Contemporary environmentalism arrived too late to prevent the passenger pigeon’s demise due to market hunters, but the two phenomena share a historical connection. Of course, by now most people know they have been slaughtered by hunters for their ivory. ” I’ll give you a hint, it’s not hunters!

Hunting 115

Hunting Hunters Gorillas Wolves 115

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2018

The argument is straightforward: birders (and others, including hunters) buy stamps and the federal government turns around and obtains important bird habitat. Bear River MBR (Utah): 36.9%. In June, the 2018-2019 Federal Duck Stamp was released. Aransas NWR (Texas): 42.7%. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR (Washington): 56.3%.

Ducks 203

Ducks Wildlife Texas Hawaii 203