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MAY 21, 2014

It preserves habitat, protects wildlife. and provides diverse nature experiences for visitors from around the world. According to the latest (2013) report by the U.S. Fishing accounted for 21 percent and hunting 7 percent. Now, as the popularity of hunting has declined, so too have the sales of Duck Stamps.

Ducks 218

Ducks Wildlife Hunting Fish 218

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AUGUST 24, 2013

Hunting of Scarlet Ibis for their feathers as well as drainage of portions of the swamp for rice harvesting was, at one time, putting what is now a major tourist destination in jeopardy. Fortunately, forward-thinkers prevailed, the site is now protected as a Ramsar Wetland , and the hunting of Scarlet Ibis has become a social taboo.

Trinidad 187

Trinidad Spain Hunting Cooking 187

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JANUARY 7, 2014

We worship birds, we hunt birds, we protect birds, and, yes, we eat birds. It includes stunning photographs by Tipling of eagle hunters (as in Kazakhs who hunt with eagles), Stellar Sea Eagles in Hokkaido, Japan, and Black Kites at the dump near New Delhi, India. Random House UK, September 2013. Birds & People.

Birds 212

Birds Egypt Family Eagles 212

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MAY 20, 2014

They packed up in June of 2013 and headed south from San Diego with the southern tip of South America as their destination. Kathi Borgmann and Josh Beck are living the dream of many a North American birder. But at last we were in El Triunfo! Wine-throated Hummingbird.

Guatemala 163

Guatemala Mexico San Diego South America 163

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APRIL 6, 2021

The book is organized into ten chapters, framed by a Prologue and Epilogue focused on Weidensaul’s banding experience in Denali National Park. His participant observations connect to his own research experiences, providing history and perspective. Weidensaul traveled to each location to witness the research in process.

Cyprus 250

Cyprus Slaughter Slaughtered Research 250