10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2021

That’s the year that Professor Hayes and three colleagues postulated that the nuthatch on Grand Bahama and its American cousin were two distinct species because of their physical characteristics and distinctive vocalizations. But as that theory gained acceptance, the nuthatch became increasingly endangered.

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Bahamas Philadelphia 2004 Science 343

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2019

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared the Golden-cheeked Warbler “ endangered ” under the Endangered Species Act. A conflict between development and an endangered bird almost inevitably leads to litigation, as it has for the Sage Grouse and Northern Spotted Owl. On December 27, 1990 , the U.S. 1:17-cv-00538-SS (W.D.

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Austin Texas Endangered Species Birds 167

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2017

But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? We then worked with eBird personnel (Steve Kelling and others) to analyze the data while protecting confidential information.

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Oregon Washington Birds Chad 172

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JULY 20, 2018

Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”. Part of its obscurity is due to the fiercely protective relationship Cologne has with its beer.

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California Condor Oregon California Zoos 103

10,000 Birds

APRIL 11, 2017

Fortunately, the process by which a species is delisted is actually quite transparent: anyone with internet access can review exactly what FWS proposes and precisely the scientific evidence FWS says supports the proposal. The comment period closed in February 2017, and not all commenters were fully convinced, including Audubon Texas.

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Endangered Species Species Texas Oklahoma 124

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 9, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently decided that the Sonoran Desert population of Bald Eagle is not a listable taxon under the Endangered Species Act. Note that all Bald Eagles are protected by both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Zinke , 2017 868 F.3d

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Bald Eagle Eagles Endangered Species 2017 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 12, 2017

After all, each refuge has been set aside to permanently protect birds and other wildlife. But in the current political climate, even permanent environmental protections can prove transitory. It would also consider cost, design, location, and other variables, such as the impact on the environment, including endangered species.

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