It’s National Wildlife Week, a celebration of the wildlife that surrounds us.
While wildlife enthusiasts find this a happy time, reports of another bald eagle shooting appears in newsfeeds. This time it’s in Forks, Washington – 2 Bald Eagles, an adult male and male juvenile, are found dead. The bald eagle is protected by national laws in the United States, and has fought its way off the endangered species list.
What makes this happen? Misplaced anger, lack of respect for wildlife, are these people unknowledgeable? I can only wonder about a cause. For those who find so much value from nature, this is disgusting. To me and many others, our wildlife is priceless.
I know most of those who connect with me online feel the same way. The only remedy I can imagine for the future of our vulnerable wildlife is education. Encouraging respect for others, human and otherwise, so that both can prosper.
Hopefully the power of attention, and sharing through broadcast and social media helps lead to information in finding the misguided shooter in Forks.
your panting’s very beautiful rebeca