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Welcome to my blog where fraud, lies and corruption are uncovered wherever they hide. Government, non-profits, media and corporations have many secrets and this is where they are exposed. This is where people go for the truth. There is a real need for more watchdog groups. Check out the Resources & Links page for links to find your federal reps, government agencies and other websites packed with important information. The About page has links to some of the testimony and interviews I've given over the years. It's not all bad news I do highlight people and organizations that genuinely contribute to the greater good and deserve recognition.
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The story of Half-beak – her incredible will to survive and beat the odds
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people think of Blue jays they probably don’t put them high on the list of birds they consider rare or spectacular. It’s estimated their global population is roughly 17 million, with over 80% living in the U.S. That might sound amazingly sustainable but you would be wrong. In recent years blue jay populations are on a downward trend with a global decrease about 27%. Predation by cats and dogs, pesticide use and logging of habitat are the
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 66 min read
Autumn is a great time to explore nature
By Staci-lee Sherwood Autumn is a great time to go explore the outdoors. It’s a way of connecting to where we belong. We are as much a part of nature as the trees and flowers, we just forget that sometimes. The months of autumn come as a relief from the heat of summer and a warm delight before the cold of winter sets in. This makes for the best time to go walking because cooler temperatures are easier on the body and less likely to cause dehydration. Hiking up mountain
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 11, 20254 min read
Florida Atlantic University gets nod from FWC to destroy protected Owl habitat
By Staci-lee Sherwood Contrary to what the public thinks (hopes) the word ‘protection’ means little to the government agencies paid by taxpayers to protect something. This is clearly on display in Florida and has been a growing global trend for years. Despite a species of either animal or plant receiving legal status as threatened or endangered little is actually done to protect them from manmade harm. The latest example are the Burrowing Owls . Under federal law, the U
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 6, 202513 min read
Beloved monkey sanctuary under attack by their new industrial neighbor
By Staci-lee Sherwood In the heart of modern day industry sits a sanctuary for monkeys. Though monkeys are not native to Florida or the US they are ‘naturalized’ in Dania Beach since they have lived here in the wild for over 80 years. Now one of their neighbors is making things very difficult for the sanctuary to operate. Not everyone is a good neighbor even when they proclaim to be. Thanks to the extraordinary vision and foresight of one person and her well trained volun
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 5, 20259 min read
Saving the Purple Martins from extinction in 2024
By Staci-lee Sherwood I bet you didn’t know that Purple Martins were in trouble and in need of our help to save them from extinction. Like most people, I had no idea about their lifecycle and how it centered on successful interactions with humans. Despite being around for millions of years, over time things drastically changed when they went from wild nesters to those that are dependent on humans for their very survival. I had the pleasure of meeting with Shelly Rozenberg
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 15, 20245 min read
Giraffes: Africa's iconic species often forgotten in the fight against extinction
By Staci-lee Sherwood One can’t think of Africa without visions of Giraffes. These exotic animals have dotted the landscape as long as man as been alive. Now they are in serious trouble and their future is threatened. There are an estimated 68,000 giraffes left but accurate population numbers of wild animals can be difficult to obtain. Over the years it’s thought their population has dropped by over 40 %, mostly due to hunting and habitat loss and degradation. While those
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 13, 20234 min read
Whales & Dolphins face threats from every angle
By Staci-lee Sherwood For millions of years the ocean was home to a variety of marine mammals. Until humans arrived they survived and thrived. For thousands of years there was an abundance of fish, whales, dolphins and sea turtles. The coral reefs were massive and full of color and the ocean itself was clean and provided a bounty of food. Once humans industrialized, commercial fishing and whaling industries took off. As fishermen plundered the ocean taking more and more w
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 18, 20238 min read
NEW PODCAST - Saving America's Wild Horses
About the show – Coming to you from All About Animals Radio. This show will help shine a light on issues that fly under the radar and need attention as they are often ignored by the media. I like to highlight people and organizations doing great work and making a difference. The goal is to make people think, question and hopefully be inspired to act for the greater good. Latest Podcast is – Saving America’s wild horses Our wild horses are under violent assault and headed for
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 11, 20231 min read
Gardens of life
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people envision a garden they think flowers, trees and grass. For centuries a formal garden was the ideal many strived to achieve. In 2022 gardening isn’t what it used to be, this isn’t your grandmother’s Sunday pastime anymore it’s for active people. The model of what gardens are have evolved too. Once thought to be just a pretty patch of color they now have grown into a backyard ecosystem. One of the fastest trending types of garden is on
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 12, 20225 min read
THE FUZZY BEE a poem warning of their extinction
THE FUZZY BEE Does the fuzzy bee know As she drinks the sweet nectar Mother Earth has provided That she carries the weight of the world On her delicate wings Does she know without her kind We humans would perish Taking her and all others with us Into the black hole of nothing Without a thought for the fuzzy bee Does she know she is the regal Queen On which all others depend As she carries the pollen of life Upon her tiny legs Without a care We need the fuzzy bee But she doesn
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Woodpeckers & Sapsuckers: nature’s amazing natural pest control
By Staci-lee Sherwood When people think of the most notable characteristic of woodpeckers it’s the hammering they do against trees, and sometimes against houses. Watching them one wonders how they manage to not get headaches from that fierce fast head banging. Another sign of woodpeckers are the telltale signs of holes and peeled bark on trees. Contrary to popular myth woodpeckers do not kill trees by making holes or nesting cavities. They have a symbiotic relationship with
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 8, 20225 min read
The benefits of attracting & living with wildlife
By Staci-lee Sherwood There’s a reason parents tell their kids to go outside and get some fresh air. Being outdoors among nature is a way for the body and mind to regenerate. For those who live in cold climates think how much you anticipate spring when you can open the windows and talk a walk without freezing. One of the main attractions for people moving to year round warm climates is the benefit of being outdoors and having a garden. There have been many stu
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 12, 20215 min read
The Cooper’s Hawk that was a single mom - extraordinary tale of how she raised 3 chicks on her own
By Staci-lee Sherwood Under normal circumstances hawks raise their young as a bonded pair. The amount of time and energy it takes to make the nest, incubate the eggs, feed the young and guard them from predators takes a huge toll on them. Ask any new human mom or dad and they will tell you how exhausting newborns are. They weave a tale of piercing screams sleepless nights and endless cleanups. For hawk parents with newborn chicks their tale is surprisingly similar as anyon
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 1, 20215 min read
How I fell in love with our national parks and why I work to protect them
Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho By Staci-lee Sherwood Our national park system consists of 63 national parks and the system itself includes 423 areas covering more than 85 million acres in every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and the White Hous
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 5, 20215 min read
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