tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post4473922453569618188..comments2024-02-08T23:36:57.924-08:00Comments on bikesbirdsnbeasts: Catch up: 1. How much to interfere with nature?Black Jack's Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-27266970331941207122011-01-18T11:27:22.693-08:002011-01-18T11:27:22.693-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-60654863329326943522010-04-11T08:52:06.992-07:002010-04-11T08:52:06.992-07:00It always stirs up a lot of feelings for me when I...It always stirs up a lot of feelings for me when I see things happening like this. We have already interfered with nature so much that it's hard to know what is interfering and what isn't. Dorin says Audubon in his time once took 60 eggs from a Flicker and it kept replacing it. As with most things what is right or wrong. You certainly have a gift for capturing the moment.Diannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-17051249436121697782010-04-11T07:51:14.819-07:002010-04-11T07:51:14.819-07:00Wise words, Jean. Thank you. Being "cognizan...Wise words, Jean. Thank you. Being "cognizant of the ways in which human behaviour impacts" wildlife and the idea of stewardship resonate with me, but as you say, "It's a tough call."<br /><br />And yes, Penelope. I, too, would prefer another way. Poor little chick. Sad story, but thanks for telling it. It reminds me that those expectations before we learn the harsh realities of life come from a good place that we need to nourish, as painful as that may be at times. Becoming numb may seem easier, but doing what we can for even one creature/human in need is Jean's idea of stewardship, and it feels right.Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-50372812906813936442010-04-10T18:05:50.492-07:002010-04-10T18:05:50.492-07:00I think mankind adds unnecessary strain by invitin...I think mankind adds unnecessary strain by inviting wildlife such as raccoons into populated areas through feeding and/or allowing them access to garbage. About the injured animal, I hope there would be help, although I’m not sure how realistic that expectation is for every animal in distress. <br /><br />I’ve never forgotten the fluffy chick that was one of dozens shown at a PNE farming event years ago. I noticed it appeared to have a broken leg and was being mauled by other chicks so I mentioned it to the caretaker. He took the chick away and I genuinely thought someone would make a stint for its little leg. But I was later told that the damaged chick was likely killed because it would not be able to survive. I felt guilty. But either way, it would have died. As for the other chicks, they might have grown to end up on dinner tables. Although survival of the fittest (and most clever) seems to be how it works, I would prefer some other way.Penelope Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965692242969563279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731660835554890553.post-84790682392601424392010-04-10T14:24:34.290-07:002010-04-10T14:24:34.290-07:00The title of this entry poses a question I have of...The title of this entry poses a question I have often thought about (but for which I've never found a satisfactory answer!). <br /><br />The relationship between species in the wild, such as the herons and racoons, is one I don't think we should mess with - after all, racoons must survive too. That said, the abundance of food (garbage) that humans leave accessible in the cities has, in part, contributed to the overpopulation of racoons which may lead to a reduction of the species on which they prey. So while I don't think we should interfere with the relationship between species, we do have to be cognizant of the ways in which human behaviour impacts this relationship.<br />In the second story, I do believe we humans have a responsibility for stewardship, and when a wild animal is injured it behooves us to ensure that it isn't suffering, and if it is then to either treat it or help it pass humanely. I suppose one could argue, though, that weakened animals are part of Nature's game-plan, as they make an easier target for predators. It's a tough call.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.com