10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2012

In addition to their homing tendency, breeding swallows are attracted to old nests. All swallows are included under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 as migratory insectivorous birds and as such are protected by state and federal regulations. Because IT IS ILLEGAL TO INTERFERE WITH NESTING BIRDS!! Herein lies the problem.

San Diego 165

San Diego illegal California South America 165

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

The nests can also serve as shelter for newly fledged young and for adults, especially during winter in resident populations like those in the California central valley. It is obvious to me that the male Marsh Wrens at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge are getting ready for the females to visit their breeding territories.

Sacramento 162

Sacramento North America Wildlife Defenders Of Wildlife 162

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Service also proposes expanding hunting and sport fishing on the following refuges: California. Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears.

Fish 145

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 145