When I published my open letter to the National Audubon Society a couple days back, I hoped it would be read and taken to heart by the powers-that-be in that fine and highly-regarded organization. Judging by the number of comments left on the post, it was something with which many people, all with the good […]
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An Intervention
Dear National Audubon Society, As with any publicly noticeable bad habit that if one knew about its obviousness one would wish to break, I find myself in the somewhat awkward position of pointing out just such a habit to you. I know it might be a little embarrassing to hear but I hope our long […]
A Member of (the) Society
When I made my first visit to England for the British Birdwatching Fair at Rutland Water, I was instantly captivated by the astonishing interest in natural history displayed by the English. When I inquired as to what was behind such a broad public interest in birds, butterflies, mammals, and a host of other naturalist topics, […]