Beljarica backwaters cover the 900 ha of wilderness on the eastern bank of the Danube, between the river and the embankment, by the suburb of Kovilovo, some 15 kilometres upstream from downtown Belgrade. I have been there several times last month, but barely ever managed to do any proper birding! MORE
In June, I go to Nickerson Beach, a place of nesting Common Terns , American Oystercatchers , Piping Plovers , and, later in the summer, Black Skimmers. Corey wrote about the Common Tern chicks of Nickerson back in 2014, so I thought it was time for another post. MORE
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should use caution viewing this post, as it may contain mentions of deceased persons. The light bounces off four soft impressions in the red desert sand: two oval grooves side-by-side and two smaller paw-prints just ahead of them. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The pathological consumption of the majority, for I do know that not all participate in it, has become so normalized that we scarcely notice it. MORE
If there’s one animal that is the symbol of wilderness, of all that is fierce and untamed, it’s the wolverine. It’s tough. It wanders huge distances in the most inaccessible country. And it is incredibly difficult to see. But spend time in wild country, and you might get lucky. MORE
What we do, where we do it, and who we do it with are all linked to decisions we have made along the way. Therefore, one of the first steps in c. Health & Wellness Inspiring (Wow) Love decision difficult decisions fear intuition should I stay or should I go the clash MORE
Guest Post by Damon McDonald. Part 1 – The First Indoctrination. Vegans take the ethical position of avoiding causing harm to nonhuman sentient beings. That is, to the extent practicable, vegans do not use animals for food, clothing, entertainment or other reasons. MORE
*Doing what it takes: "Hiking" the 4.8 MORE
Alan Krupnick: A striking feature of President Trump’s recent energy speech for me is that there is not a word to be found about the environment and health protections. The regulations President Trump wants to rollback are there for that reason. via www.rff.org. The guiding principle for the current administration seems to be to abandon benefit-cost analysis in favor of macroeconomics (i.e., MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Older people led masterclasses in skills such as dressmaking and bread-making at GrandFest, a one-day festival in east London. MORE
| Healthy Steps For Fun | What if we told you there’s an unforgettable adventure in your future. It will be Instagram-worthy to the max. It will engage, and sometimes challenge, all your senses. Thrill you with cultural and scenic wonders. MORE
Equanimity is the ability to remain calm in the face of chaos and to manage our reactions in the face of those who irritate us. It is a way of not letting what goes on in the outside world affect the stillness and calm we create in our inside world—our inner peace. MORE
I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind. But I do intend to raise awareness. Here are four practical reasons why eating meat (particularly store-bought) is no longer a sensible option. Animal Rights Food Green Health & Wellness diets eating eating meat food plant-based diet reasons to go vegan vegan vegetarian MORE
I’m sitting in a Mongolian yurt, listening to and trying to emulate Bataa’s* songs about love for the grasslands and the wide, treeless plains of the Mongolian Plateau. Our host sings with consuming passion. I might have brushed his enthusiasm off as a show two weeks ago. MORE
Redgannet’s repeated attempts to eat stuff that was bigger than his own head brought exasperated warnings from his long-suffering mother. As an adult, he still finds fascination in watching birds swallow seemingly impossible mouthfuls. MORE
As it is practiced today, agriculture is one of the biggest environmental offenders – yet it is necessary for our survival. MORE
Bees are in big trouble. The good news is that virtually all ecologically literate North Americans will tell you that. The bad news is they’re worried about the wrong bees — honey bees. Honey bees don’t belong in North America; they’re domesticated aliens from Europe. MORE
There has been much discussion in the press (and fierce debate online) about climate change gloom and doom in response to “ The Uninhabitable Earth ” by David Wallace-Wells. The New York Magazine piece describes a planet that becomes the enemy of the human race by the end of the 21st century. MORE
New Fish Tech to Help Manage Fisheries for Sustainability Gets a Greenlight. These days, most headlines about the world’s fisheries are heavy on a vocabulary of loss and resignation. There’s overfishing, illegal fishing and the problems of bycatch. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Does it have to be a brand-spanking-new bicycle? The old one that you may still have standing around in your shed given a little TLC or some other secondhand one would be much better and ideally without the fancy gearing of today. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia thinks, as does the department, that the reuse sector, both the nonprofit and the for-profit sector, are key to moving forward with regards to a New York City's “zero-waste” drive. MORE
Recently, New York Times explored the advancement of virtual reality technology and it’s role as a “sophisticated weapon” for animal welfare groups. I feel strongly opposed to this in it’s representation of abhorrent animal treatment as more important or more understandable to the average person than animal use. MORE
Bring Your Own Cutlery (BYOC) needs to become a new trend, no ifs or buts by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Bring your own chopsticks has become a trend in Japan and Taiwan and this must extend to cutlery elsewhere. MORE
The Ringling Bros. may have shut down, but the spectacle continues. New Republic shared an article on the fate of eight tigers, six lions, and one leopard following the circus’ last show this past January. PETA and the Animal Legal Defence Fund have been fighting the show for years, promising to those who join in or donate that deflating the big top meant no more stadium lights, loud crowds, whips, or tricks for the endangered species that headlined the acts. MORE
Canadian economist and former* frequent visitor to Env-Econ , Mike Moffatt, posted this interesting picture to his Facebook page. Mike is center in front of the flag--glory hog. MORE
Guest Post by Damon McDonald. When we use “cruelty-free” in an animal rights/vegan context we focus people on the word “cruel”, a very subjective term that means different things to different people. What most people focus on with the word “cruelty” is the way we treat animals. MORE
Over the next few weeks, I would continually reject my mate. I began to avoid his phone calls. I felt terrified of being hurt and afraid of being taken advantage of. Arts Health & Wellness Non New-Agey Spirituality body communication emotions fearless insecurity lover relationship sensations vulnerable MORE
There are birders who watch hawks and there are hawk watchers who bird. These, the hawk watchers, are the people who can’t stop watching the skies, even when the view is obstructed by a rainforest canopy or a massive layer of dark-gray clouds, the ones who yell, “Black Hawk!” MORE
Not unlike the racism, ethnocentrism, and xenophobia brought about by campaigns against Yulin , The Rapa Das Bestas, or ‘shearing of the beasts’, in Spain is bringing out the worst in animal advocates. Daily Mail shared a brief write up and a gallery of images from the event in which people round up and wrestle wild horses in a 400 year tradition of entertainment. The adult horses have there manes and tails trimmed, and the foals are marked, before all are sent back to the mountains. MORE
I've been a fan of VIVO, as I like to call it, for a few years now. They are super soft, lightweight, and the closest thing you're going to get to being barefoot in a shoe form. Conscious Consumerism Ecofashion Featured Events Green algae shoes Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) green shoes vivobarefoot MORE
Happiness is not something we ever truly have. Much of what we characterize as happiness arises through the struggle. Enlightened Society Health & Wellness Inspiring (Wow) Z ADMIN Enlightened Society Today Only. Z ADMIN Society Popular Lately happy life meaning overrated philosophy psychology purpose pursuit of happiness MORE
One of the best things about our annual Lassen Park campout is that we get to see several species of birds that are rarely, if ever, seen in the Sacramento Valley. Many of those species also nest in the park. MORE
Guest post by Timothy Conway, PhD. I recently was surprised to read a striking poem from a millennium ago heroically expressing ethical veganism, reproduced at Gary Francione’s Abolitionist Approach to Animal Rights page on Facebook. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) About 500 years ago or thereabouts a graphite deposit was discovered in England and sliced into the first pencils some time after that. Initially it was used in a holder. MORE
We at 10,000 Birds are lucky to have such distinguished writers on our team. Yet, few of them are actually distinguished for their writing. That’s just one reason why we’re so proud of Beat Writer Carrie Laben , who’s been having a heck of a month. MORE
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10,000 Birds
JULY 6, 2017
Beljarica backwaters cover the 900 ha of wilderness on the eastern bank of the Danube, between the river and the embankment, by the suburb of Kovilovo, some 15 kilometres upstream from downtown Belgrade. I have been there several times last month, but barely ever managed to do any proper birding!
Elephant Journal
JULY 7, 2017
Equanimity is the ability to remain calm in the face of chaos and to manage our reactions in the face of those who irritate us. It is a way of not letting what goes on in the outside world affect the stillness and calm we create in our inside world—our inner peace.
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 20, 2017
I’m sitting in a Mongolian yurt, listening to and trying to emulate Bataa’s* songs about love for the grasslands and the wide, treeless plains of the Mongolian Plateau. Our host sings with consuming passion. I might have brushed his enthusiasm off as a show two weeks ago.
Eccorazzi
JULY 21, 2017
Guest post by Timothy Conway, PhD. I recently was surprised to read a striking poem from a millennium ago heroically expressing ethical veganism, reproduced at Gary Francione’s Abolitionist Approach to Animal Rights page on Facebook.
Environmental Economics
JULY 5, 2017
Alan Krupnick: A striking feature of President Trump’s recent energy speech for me is that there is not a word to be found about the environment and health protections. The regulations President Trump wants to rollback are there for that reason. via www.rff.org. The guiding principle for the current administration seems to be to abandon benefit-cost analysis in favor of macroeconomics (i.e.,
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 16, 2017
If there’s one animal that is the symbol of wilderness, of all that is fierce and untamed, it’s the wolverine. It’s tough. It wanders huge distances in the most inaccessible country. And it is incredibly difficult to see. But spend time in wild country, and you might get lucky.
Eccorazzi
JULY 5, 2017
Guest Post by Damon McDonald. Part 1 – The First Indoctrination. Vegans take the ethical position of avoiding causing harm to nonhuman sentient beings. That is, to the extent practicable, vegans do not use animals for food, clothing, entertainment or other reasons.
Environmental Economics
JULY 3, 2017
Green (Living) Review
JULY 20, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Older people led masterclasses in skills such as dressmaking and bread-making at GrandFest, a one-day festival in east London.
10,000 Birds
JULY 9, 2017
In June, I go to Nickerson Beach, a place of nesting Common Terns , American Oystercatchers , Piping Plovers , and, later in the summer, Black Skimmers. Corey wrote about the Common Tern chicks of Nickerson back in 2014, so I thought it was time for another post.
Elephant Journal
JULY 5, 2017
I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind. But I do intend to raise awareness. Here are four practical reasons why eating meat (particularly store-bought) is no longer a sensible option. Animal Rights Food Green Health & Wellness diets eating eating meat food plant-based diet reasons to go vegan vegan vegetarian
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 11, 2017
Bees are in big trouble. The good news is that virtually all ecologically literate North Americans will tell you that. The bad news is they’re worried about the wrong bees — honey bees. Honey bees don’t belong in North America; they’re domesticated aliens from Europe.
Eccorazzi
JULY 10, 2017
Recently, New York Times explored the advancement of virtual reality technology and it’s role as a “sophisticated weapon” for animal welfare groups. I feel strongly opposed to this in it’s representation of abhorrent animal treatment as more important or more understandable to the average person than animal use.
Conservancy Talk
JULY 13, 2017
There has been much discussion in the press (and fierce debate online) about climate change gloom and doom in response to “ The Uninhabitable Earth ” by David Wallace-Wells. The New York Magazine piece describes a planet that becomes the enemy of the human race by the end of the 21st century.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 17, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia thinks, as does the department, that the reuse sector, both the nonprofit and the for-profit sector, are key to moving forward with regards to a New York City's “zero-waste” drive.
10,000 Birds
JULY 4, 2017
There are birders who watch hawks and there are hawk watchers who bird. These, the hawk watchers, are the people who can’t stop watching the skies, even when the view is obstructed by a rainforest canopy or a massive layer of dark-gray clouds, the ones who yell, “Black Hawk!”
Elephant Journal
JULY 11, 2017
What we do, where we do it, and who we do it with are all linked to decisions we have made along the way. Therefore, one of the first steps in c. Health & Wellness Inspiring (Wow) Love decision difficult decisions fear intuition should I stay or should I go the clash
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 7, 2017
As it is practiced today, agriculture is one of the biggest environmental offenders – yet it is necessary for our survival.
Eccorazzi
JULY 10, 2017
Not unlike the racism, ethnocentrism, and xenophobia brought about by campaigns against Yulin , The Rapa Das Bestas, or ‘shearing of the beasts’, in Spain is bringing out the worst in animal advocates. Daily Mail shared a brief write up and a gallery of images from the event in which people round up and wrestle wild horses in a 400 year tradition of entertainment. The adult horses have there manes and tails trimmed, and the foals are marked, before all are sent back to the mountains.
Environmental Economics
JULY 18, 2017
*Doing what it takes: "Hiking" the 4.8
Green (Living) Review
JULY 15, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Does it have to be a brand-spanking-new bicycle? The old one that you may still have standing around in your shed given a little TLC or some other secondhand one would be much better and ideally without the fancy gearing of today.
10,000 Birds
JULY 22, 2017
As with peninsulas and places situated on an isthmus, Costa Rica has more than one coast. In the west, the Pacific splashes against beaches, estuaries, and occasional rocky spots backed by dry forest that transitions into rainforest as we head to the south.
Elephant Journal
JULY 13, 2017
I've been a fan of VIVO, as I like to call it, for a few years now. They are super soft, lightweight, and the closest thing you're going to get to being barefoot in a shoe form. Conscious Consumerism Ecofashion Featured Events Green algae shoes Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) green shoes vivobarefoot
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 5, 2017
New Fish Tech to Help Manage Fisheries for Sustainability Gets a Greenlight. These days, most headlines about the world’s fisheries are heavy on a vocabulary of loss and resignation. There’s overfishing, illegal fishing and the problems of bycatch.
Eccorazzi
JULY 4, 2017
The Ringling Bros. may have shut down, but the spectacle continues. New Republic shared an article on the fate of eight tigers, six lions, and one leopard following the circus’ last show this past January. PETA and the Animal Legal Defence Fund have been fighting the show for years, promising to those who join in or donate that deflating the big top meant no more stadium lights, loud crowds, whips, or tricks for the endangered species that headlined the acts.
Green Traveler Guides
JULY 15, 2017
| Healthy Steps For Fun | What if we told you there’s an unforgettable adventure in your future. It will be Instagram-worthy to the max. It will engage, and sometimes challenge, all your senses. Thrill you with cultural and scenic wonders.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 12, 2017
Bring Your Own Cutlery (BYOC) needs to become a new trend, no ifs or buts by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Bring your own chopsticks has become a trend in Japan and Taiwan and this must extend to cutlery elsewhere.
10,000 Birds
JULY 15, 2017
Redgannet’s repeated attempts to eat stuff that was bigger than his own head brought exasperated warnings from his long-suffering mother. As an adult, he still finds fascination in watching birds swallow seemingly impossible mouthfuls.
Elephant Journal
JULY 14, 2017
Happiness is not something we ever truly have. Much of what we characterize as happiness arises through the struggle. Enlightened Society Health & Wellness Inspiring (Wow) Z ADMIN Enlightened Society Today Only. Z ADMIN Society Popular Lately happy life meaning overrated philosophy psychology purpose pursuit of happiness
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 17, 2017
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should use caution viewing this post, as it may contain mentions of deceased persons. The light bounces off four soft impressions in the red desert sand: two oval grooves side-by-side and two smaller paw-prints just ahead of them.
Eccorazzi
JULY 4, 2017
Guest Post by Damon McDonald. When we use “cruelty-free” in an animal rights/vegan context we focus people on the word “cruel”, a very subjective term that means different things to different people. What most people focus on with the word “cruelty” is the way we treat animals.
Environmental Economics
JULY 12, 2017
Canadian economist and former* frequent visitor to Env-Econ , Mike Moffatt, posted this interesting picture to his Facebook page. Mike is center in front of the flag--glory hog.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 10, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) About 500 years ago or thereabouts a graphite deposit was discovered in England and sliced into the first pencils some time after that. Initially it was used in a holder.
10,000 Birds
JULY 13, 2017
One of the best things about our annual Lassen Park campout is that we get to see several species of birds that are rarely, if ever, seen in the Sacramento Valley. Many of those species also nest in the park.
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