10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

However, this is a watershed moment for this species of bird in the US. But birds and all animals need proper habitat. This species is in trouble. Greater Prairie Chickens are biologically the perfect “umbrella species” in that saving them saves a myriad of other species under their umbrella.

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Chickens Illinois Campaign Nebraska 206

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

Fish 143

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 143

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2018

I suspect this will be the first and last time we’ll see a beer featuring this species, an introduced Old-World songbird best known in North America from its St. Louis, Missouri population. That is, unless some St. Louis brewery decides to put the city’s best-known invasive on a can of beer. Your move, Budweiser.).

Collecting 100

Collecting St. Louis Dogs Sparrows 100