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A Birder’s Guide to U.S. Federal Public Lands

10,000 Birds

In fact, the overwhelming majority of federal land is in just 11 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). Several endangered species are (or have been) highly dependent on specific tracts of federal land.

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“Condors over Cologne” – Rogue Ales & Spirits: Condor Kolsch

10,000 Birds

Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”. By any measure, the recovery of the California Condor has been a remarkable success.

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Listening to Falcons: The Peregrines of Tom Cade

10,000 Birds

such as California Condors and Passenger Pigeons. 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. Author Sherrida Woodley thinks deeply about dearly departed birds. And grow they did. Bright sun, 65 degrees F.,

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