THE GOOD: Thousands mourn Phoenix the Eaglet

 A couple of months ago I became aware of an Eagle cam on Hornby Island British Columbia.  When I first watched the cam it was only Mom, Dad and 2 eggs.  Not long after came the hatching of Phoenix, a little girl who became a star to the thousands of people who tuned in daily.  At 76 days old and nearing the time to try out her first flight tragedy struck.  It appeared through the camera that Phoenix was unwell and having trouble breathing.  The Hornby Eagle Group and many others tried their best to get permits to get to the nest to save her but Phoenix passed away.  Through necropsy of her body it was determined she died of bilateral mycotic pneumonia.  More tests are being done to see what cause dthe infection later.  Mom and Dad are an older pair of eagles who have raised many babies.  It is hoped their time will come to once again be such great parents.  R.I.P. Phoenix ... you taught a lot of people about Eagles and the wonder of nature in general ... you will be missed.  (video after the jump)

BREAKING THE MEDIA BLACKOUT IN THE GULF

WARNING:  The following video is not uplifting.  In fact it's possibly the ugliest, saddest most depressing video I have watched yet.  Having said that however, I think it should be MANDATORY for every human being, yes even your precious children to be made to watch every horrible scene.  I'm not only posting this video because I want to cut through the media blackout by the American Government and BP.  I'm posting this video because this just isn't a Gulf Coast problem, it's a planet problem and I'm mad as hell and hope you will be too.  We all play a part in this ... not just BP ... and if we can make this mess we sure as hell should be able to face. some of the consequences of using oil.  Now go watch the video before you go back to your regular programming, please!

SABLE ISLAND NOVA SCOTIA: WILD HORSES

This post is dedicated to the 4 horses that have recently died in the first few days of the Calgary Stampede.  If we are going to exploit our animals for entertainment - at least we should keep them safe.  4 horses dying with broken backs or cardiac arrest while performing for the masses is 4 too many ...  R.I.P.

Sable Island is a small Island in the Atlantic ocean. Situated approx. 160 km southeast of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, it's known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" due to the many shipwrecks over the centuries. The Island is only a year round home to approx. 5 researchers.  Protected since 1960, you can only visit the island with special permission.  The real residents of the Island are a herd of wild horses believed to have been surviving there since the 1700's.

BP OIL SPILL IN THE GULF: Toxic Dispersants and You

Is BP hiding the problem at the risk of making everything more Toxic?  They have been told over and over to stop spraying Corexit .  But it seems like BP is the big stupid bully on the playground in control of the ball and they can do whatever they want with it.  

RACHEL MADDOW gives us some OIL DEJA VU

WHALE SONGS: The Oceania Project

"Established in 1988, The Oceania Project is an independent, non-profit research organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and the oceans.

Humpback whale songs are transferred from year to year and evolve in a similar fashion to the verbally transmitted tribal lore of Aboriginal cultures from where the term songlines is derived.

The East Australian Humpback Whales travel in an unending cycle of migration between their birthplace in the inter-reef lagoon of the Great Barrier Reef and their Antarctic feeding areas.

Their world is comprised of vast stretches of ocean where songs emitted by the Humpback Whales can be heard over great distances. Each year the whales sing a new song. Haunting melodies of radiant joy which fill the ocean along the East Coast of Australia.

When ecosystems across the planet are collapsing and species are becoming extinct at an accelerating rate, the East Australian Humpback Whales are making a remarkable recovery. They have become Australia's national treasure and a symbol of hope for our imperiled environment.

We as the new generation of caretakers of the planet Earth have learnt from the mistakes of our elders and are helping nurture the Rebirth of a Species."

The Oceania Project

Sweetheart and her calf Hearthrob

GULF OIL DISASTER: Jon Stuart vs. The President

GULF OIL SPILL: IT'S PAST TIME TO BE PISSED PEOPLE

At least these people are taking a stand ... What have you done today?  This is not just a Gulf of Mexico problem anymore.  Our planet is being poisoned and hundreds of thousands of animals are dying slow horrible deaths ... make no mistake ... humans will not be far behind.  Take the time to write your local officials NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE and let them know that something has to be done and leaving this matter in British Petroleum's hands IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ANYMORE.  

 

Canadian Birds Head to Their Death in the Gulf of Mexico

TOP 10 ANIMALS OUR PLANET MAY LOSE FOREVER

Please help in whatever way you can ... we owe it to them :)

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

AUDUBON

HUMANE SOCIETY

Welcome to Darvaza and THE DOOR TO HELL

The Darvaza area of Turkmenistan is rich in natural gas.  Accidently while drilling, Geologists found a cavern filled with gas and the ground collapsed leaving a hole approx. 100 meters in diameter.  To take care of the poisonous gas spewing from the hole they decided to set it on fire.  The locals now call it The Door to Hell and it's been burning since 1971.  

MESSAGE TO EARTH: The Blue Man Group