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European Call to End Bird Trapping

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From July 6-8, there was a European conference in Larnaca about illegal bird killing , organized by Terra Cypria. The concluding tone of the conference was also on a very positive note, with Cyprus pledging to adopt a “Zero-tolerance&# policy against illegal trapping activities. So it’s not a good week in Cyprus!

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Understanding that threats to animals can range from illegal trafficking to utter exploitation, these leaders strive to promote the safety and protection sanctuaries offer our fury, feathered, four-legged friends. PAC 911: Phoenix Animal Care Coalition.

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Birding Tongbiguan, Yunnan (part 2)

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Another bulbul with a crest is the Crested Finchbill , though by adopting the name finchbill rather than bulbul, it seems to want to keep a certain distance from its relatives (I can understand that feeling very well). ” Oh my, are we important. In which he discusses ways to politely rob a bank or desert from the army.

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Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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The changes revolve around an issue known as “incidental take,” which are actions that harm or kill birds incidental to another lawful activity. The Obama Administration adopted this interpretation in a memo. However, a memo does not have the force of law, so FWS proposed a regulation to implement its interpretation of the MBTA.

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Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act – Part II

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As explained in an earlier post , the changes revolve around an issue known as “incidental take,” which are actions that harm or kill birds incidental to another lawful activity. The Obama Administration formally adopted the strict liability interpretation in a memo. This was widely seen as a favor to the energy industry.

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