10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

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 refuge was established in 1958 to protect and enhance habitat for migratory birds. The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears.

Fish 142

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 142

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

The source of this ranking, BirdLife International, lists Bolivia as currently having 1,439 bird species, including 18 breeding endemics. of Louisiana State University is a long-time member and currently Acting Chair of the SACC. That’s pretty amazing–Bolivia has more bird species than India! Van Remsen, Jr.

Bolivia 167

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 167

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

“Winter Sports in Northern Louisiana: Shooting Wild Pigeons.” Written by Mark Avery, Conservation Director for the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) for nearly 13 years, this book explores the reasons for the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon from the point of view of the outsider.

2014 159

2014 Killing Michigan Kentucky 159