10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2024

However, the region’s dominant river — the Columbia River — which serves as the border for much of Oregon and Washington, also flows through these rangelands. Part of the mitigation for the McNary Dam was the creation of McNary National Wildlife Refuge. Much of that original habitat has now been lost to agriculture.

Washington 224

Washington Oregon Birds Wildlife 224

Reddit Animals

JULY 6, 2023

Journal Paper here: [link] ​ Summary: A new study led by the University of Washington has found that marine heatwaves have led to massive die-offs of seabirds months later. The research highlights the significant impact of warming oceans on marine birds, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts to protect these species.

Washington 40

Washington Alaska Wildlife 2014 40

Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Here's the whole story from the Washington Post National. Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. KING says one of the Nisqually casualties was a Steller sea lion, protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Sea Lions 100

Sea Lions Lions Wounded Washington 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2018

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) generally creates a formal plan to guide recovery efforts. However, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA”) broadly prohibits the “take” of any bird, which effectively means that a protected bird cannot be killed, harassed, or otherwise adversely impacted. Fish & Wildlife Serv.,

Owls 122

Owls Endangered Species Oregon Friends Of Animals 122

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2014

Some articles speculate that the nests offer protection against the cold. So, I flew to Chicago, where my daughter directed me to Washington Park in New Hyde Park, the area of Chicago where the University is located. And, there I saw the famous Monk Parakeet nests saved by Mayor Harold Washington. After he died in 1987, the U.S.

Chicago 206

Chicago New York City New York Illinois 206

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service tells states when they may propose a hunting season on cranes, and has ultimate jurisdiction over whether the states get their seasons. So we can squawk at the state wildlife departments all we want, but the USFWS has the final say. In the only state in the Central Flyway that protects cranes from hunting.

2011 243

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 243

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service desperately needs your feedback as they craft a new vision for our National Wildlife Refuge System. The results will inform a vision document to be adopted in July 2011 at a national conference to guide the NWR system for wildlife protection into the next decade and beyond.

2011 140

2011 Wildlife Birds Deer 140