Of course it has been months since Patrick of The Hawk Owl’s Nest was fortunate enough to win the 10,000 Birds / Wildside Nature Tours contest for an “Endemic Dash” through Puerto Rico but it is just now that the results of that contest are really becoming apparent…

Though one would think that the recent decision by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge banning the city of Los Angeles “from subsidizing or promoting the trap-neuter-release program until environmental studies are completed” would have at least temporarily stopped the animosity between those who think domestic animals belong outside and those who think nature should be for wild animals, it appears that this is not the case.  Just take a look at the angry comments (not backed up by anything but anecdotes) on this Los Angeles Times article from those who think the judge was wrong.

Trap-neuter-release does not work and those who support it are advocating for the death of wild animals, birds included.

Seriously, here’s a video of Zebra Finches jamming out on amped-up guitars as part of a publicly installed art project. Groovy!

You may not realize it but you are doing your part. Betsy S. Franz has compiled 10 Ways that Birders and Wildlife Watchers will Help Save the Planet. I like how she summarizes each impact.