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Endangered Birds: 50th Anniversary for the Class of 1967

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Before the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), there was the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966. endangered species was issued on March 11, 1967, under the earlier law, and those listings were ultimately grandfathered into the ESA. Laysan Duck – Anas laysanensis.

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The Best Birding Locations in the United States (according to ChatGPT)

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I am a westerner, so perhaps it is a glorious hotspot, but I’ve never heard Cape Ann, Massachusetts referred to as a world-class birding location. However, Kirtland’s Warbler is no longer listed on the Endangered Species Act, as it was delisted in 2019. Why did the duck become a detective?

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What’s Up with the ABA?  Part II (Some Suggestions)

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Virtually all of the identification articles are geared towards world-class ID experts. The ABA has sporadically commented on proposed regulations, but it should develop a more formal process to comment on issues such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act , the Endangered Species Act , the Duck Stamp , and others.

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Hong Kong Trip Report: February 2014

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Mai Po Nature Reserve : world famous locale for shorebirds, waterfowl, waders, and wetland birds; wintering grounds for certain endangered species. One of the high points of my visit was experiencing the city’s world-class mass transit system. 7 Tufted Duck. When it comes to cities, Hong Kong is as big as it comes.

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