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29th Entry: Eagles in BC; Plus my thoughts on the grim global scene
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Dec. 30th, 2008 | 11:05 am
One of the main reasons i created this blog was to record my thoughts and interests. By doing this, i encourage myself to delve deeper into my current curiosities, and i am able to document them on a website that (theoretically) will keep them safe forever.
For about 3 years now i have become increasingly interested in birds. A few weeks ago i saw two bald eagles atop a tree in my housing complex. i wish i had a more powerful camera, but this pic was the best i could do
These are obviously Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus ). i used to think these were the only type of eagles we had in BC, but i recently learned we also have Golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos).
All eagles are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and constitute about 20 genera. It is interesting to go through the list of all the eagle species on Wikipedia, and see the differences and similarities in their appearances.
In BC, we only have Haliaeetus and Aquila eagles, and only the two above-mentioned species of these genera. So the 18 remaining genera, and the 70 or so species within them, are mostly found in Eurasia and Africa, with about 10 species found in Central and South America.
Now on another note, as i write about birds...
Israeli tanks are lined up along the Gaza border, and one of the most densely populated places on earth is witnessing all out war. At the same time, savage atrocities are occurring against civilian populations in central Africa, and Canadian troops are undergoing their worse month of war in Afghanistan to date.
Two thoughts come to mind: 1) How did it all get this bad? And 2) i am so fortunate to be sitting here, learning about birds.
As the new year approaches, and political instability seems to increase by the day, i feel more and more troubled, and therefore increasingly motivated to do something. Where can i start? How can i make a difference?
With my UBC application out of the way, the next task is to find a job. Working full time is less time consuming than studying full time, so i plan on getting involved with some non-profit organizations that can divert my energy and resources the most efficiently. i feel inclined towards local organizations since i witness the plight of the homeless in the lower mainland daily, and because i am in Vancouver (as opposed to the Mid-East or Africa) i feel i can be the most effective here.
Aside from volunteering, one thing i can do every second to make me feel better about the currently grim global situation is acknowledge, and be grateful for, this peaceful and pleasant environment i am currently in.
For about 3 years now i have become increasingly interested in birds. A few weeks ago i saw two bald eagles atop a tree in my housing complex. i wish i had a more powerful camera, but this pic was the best i could do
These are obviously Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus ). i used to think these were the only type of eagles we had in BC, but i recently learned we also have Golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos).
All eagles are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and constitute about 20 genera. It is interesting to go through the list of all the eagle species on Wikipedia, and see the differences and similarities in their appearances.
In BC, we only have Haliaeetus and Aquila eagles, and only the two above-mentioned species of these genera. So the 18 remaining genera, and the 70 or so species within them, are mostly found in Eurasia and Africa, with about 10 species found in Central and South America.
Now on another note, as i write about birds...
Israeli tanks are lined up along the Gaza border, and one of the most densely populated places on earth is witnessing all out war. At the same time, savage atrocities are occurring against civilian populations in central Africa, and Canadian troops are undergoing their worse month of war in Afghanistan to date.
Two thoughts come to mind: 1) How did it all get this bad? And 2) i am so fortunate to be sitting here, learning about birds.
As the new year approaches, and political instability seems to increase by the day, i feel more and more troubled, and therefore increasingly motivated to do something. Where can i start? How can i make a difference?
With my UBC application out of the way, the next task is to find a job. Working full time is less time consuming than studying full time, so i plan on getting involved with some non-profit organizations that can divert my energy and resources the most efficiently. i feel inclined towards local organizations since i witness the plight of the homeless in the lower mainland daily, and because i am in Vancouver (as opposed to the Mid-East or Africa) i feel i can be the most effective here.
Aside from volunteering, one thing i can do every second to make me feel better about the currently grim global situation is acknowledge, and be grateful for, this peaceful and pleasant environment i am currently in.
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