That's a good reminder as to how far animal advocacy and animal protection laws have come.
I'd rather read about people expressing excitment and curiosity about wild creatures rather than the bounty hunter mentality. It's a sad fact that the US was founded on and built upon the genocide of too many creatures.
Loved the description and history. Reminds me of my recent reading of Russian depredation of the sea otter. Also, if any of you haven't read Where the Sea Breaks Its Back by Corey Ford (1966), it is worth reading. It is the story of George Stellar on Bering's last voyage.
Perfect timing! I was followed by a harbor seal while paddle boarding in Lake Union yesterday morning! I wondered what it was doing there.
Wow, that's wonderful. Lucky you.
In Maine the harbor seals are blamed for eating lobsters! Great you saw that one so far up the river. I wonder how far up it is "tidal".
Dang seals, eating their way around the USA! No clue how far up it is tidal. Good question.
That's a good reminder as to how far animal advocacy and animal protection laws have come.
I'd rather read about people expressing excitment and curiosity about wild creatures rather than the bounty hunter mentality. It's a sad fact that the US was founded on and built upon the genocide of too many creatures.
I like your description of the mother seal.
Yes, we have made some major improvements. Let's hope they remain in place.
Yes. Squeaky wheels are the ones who keep those improvements in place.
I ride the Centennial Trail often, usually spotting the usual variety of birds. I'll take extra time now to look in the river!
Have fun.
Loved the description and history. Reminds me of my recent reading of Russian depredation of the sea otter. Also, if any of you haven't read Where the Sea Breaks Its Back by Corey Ford (1966), it is worth reading. It is the story of George Stellar on Bering's last voyage.
I don't know the book but will seek it out.