10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2011

While I often tease Corey about how many albatrosses we have down here in New Zealand, the fact is that the United States has three species of Albatross that breed within its boundaries, albeit one of them only very rarely, and visit the western shores of North America.

Albatross 172

Albatross Hawaii New Zealand United States 172

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

I’m sure most of you know that the Peregrine Falcon became an endangered species because of the use of organochlorine pesticides, especially DDT, during the 1950′s, 60′s, and 70′s. They were officially listed as Endangered in 1970 in the U.S. They were officially listed as Endangered in 1970 in the U.S.

Falcons 132

Falcons Wildlife Sacramento Endangered Species 132

10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2012

John Bachmann headed west to gather material for Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. American scientists, realizing belatedly how embarrassing it was to know so little about a species right in the heart of their own continent, rushed to study this remnant population. But the ferrets kept dying.

Ferrets 180

Ferrets South Dakota Wyoming Captive Animal 180

10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2015

During the Pleistocene, Dholes were found across the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe and North America, sharing their space with sabre-toothed cats. These days, the species shares habitats with Tigers, Snow Leopard, Bears, etc. If they can survive next to such neigbours, how come they are endangered?

Tigers 231

Tigers Dogs India Snow Leopard 231

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2019

And they were the ones who, at the end of the conference, decided to get together and talk about the possibility of breeding Peregrines in captivity as a way of at least saving the species from extinction.” Again, Cade led with solid evidence acquired through his own research.

Falcons 171

Falcons California Condor Alaska Texas 171

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

A lovely looking and distinctive sounding bird (so they say, I sadly have not seen one…yet), the Kirtland’s Warbler can only be found during its breeding season in Jack Pine forests 5 to 20 years old in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species list.

Michigan 221

Michigan Bahamas Endangered Species Research 221

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2011

Yes, they have been an endangered species for as long as most of us can recall, but remember, they were traditionally a hunted species. In my home state, Bald Eagles are breeding in 35 Ohio counties. There was a bounty on them in Alaska from 1917 until 1952—up to $2 a head! Soon, they may overrun available habitat.

Bald Eagle 250

Bald Eagle Eagles Hunting Kentucky 250

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Kirtland’s Warbler is a classic niche species; they breed in only very specific conditions, which occur in only a very specific area. That is a big difference compared to the 2,000+ singing males detected in 2012, well above the recovery goal for this species set by the U.S. this species breeds.

Albatross 198

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 198

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Here’s a diagram, available on the Audubon site , that compares its 2000 range with its anticipated 2080 range: Only 1 percent of the bird’s breeding range remains stable between 2000 and 2080 if global warming continues on its current course. … Conservation Audubon endangered species Extinction Week longspurs science'

Species 173

Species Science Los Angeles 2000 173

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Both are situated at the convergence of the Greater and Lesser Antilles, and have species from each region. Indeed, Puerto Rico is second only to the much larger Cuba in terms of bird species in the West Indies. Note that the West Indies are generally considered part of North America and are part of the Atlantic flyway.

Puerto Rico 146

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 146

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2014

Mai Po Nature Reserve : world famous locale for shorebirds, waterfowl, waders, and wetland birds; wintering grounds for certain endangered species. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. Many at Mai Po, which is one of the best places in the world to see this endangered species.

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2014 Eagles Asia Groups 207

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. Due in part to the banning of DDT, the eagle population recovered and was delisted in 2007, when there were more than 10,000 breeding pairs. (The What does that mean?

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Bald Eagle Eagles Endangered Species 2017 100