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The Great Bustard Search is On (1)

10,000 Birds

Yours truly counting birds in the Pastures of Great Bustard from the Russian made UAZ 4×4 in February 2008. In breeding season grazing cattle may walk through the nest, breaking the eggs, while wild and domestic pigs may eat both eggs and chicks. What treats do they face?

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

Critter News

In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S. This amount is considerably less than the number of animals taken by hunters and trappers annually.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

10,000 Birds

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. At the far ends of the world, our southern beats are poised to welcome them back. Las Vegas – Sunset Park.

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