10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the “Rufa” population of Red Knot ( Calidris canutus rufa ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The other sub-species, Calidris canutus roselaari , migrates along the Pacific Coast and breeds in Alaska and the Wrangel Island in Russia. Birds in Delaware Bay.

Endangered Species 160

Endangered Species Protection Delaware Species 160

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

The person with the average income can’t afford to raise a family, traipse off to Attu Island for a week in the hope of snagging a couple of ABA ticks, buy the newest Nikon or Canon camera body and then reserve a spot on that Antarctic cruise they have been meaning to do. Shocking, I know. When I hear of the plight of some U.S.

United States 162

United States Protection Endangered Species North America 162

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species list. I say this not only because he is president of the Grosse Pointe Audubon Society and because his official bio says he “has traveled across North America and to Cuba, Iceland, and Thailand to view and research birds”. Get ready to contribute to the Kirtland Warbler’s Trust Fund.

Michigan 245

Michigan Bahamas Endangered Species Research 245

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2019

Raised in and around the West Texas steppe country where temperatures reached 100 degrees with regularity, he began life as the Dust Bowl and Great Depression converged. Endangered Species List, giving it free reign to wander and populate North America in ever increasing numbers, including a nest on the ledge of the U.S.

Falcons 196

Falcons California Condor Alaska Texas 196

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Most birders are familiar with this story; back in the day, the pesticide DDT was in widespread use all over North America. While DDT is still used some places in the world, it has largely disappeared from use in North America. Birds aren’t the only animals who have made strong comebacks thanks to the Endangered Species Act.

Albatross 221

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 221

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The climatic changes set in motion by the Industrial Revolution are now proceeding at a pace far greater than many species and ecosystems can adapt to naturally. It is the 100th anniversary of the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, once one of the most abundant species in the world. Come back, click through, read, learn.

Species 180

Species Science Los Angeles Birds 180