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Greater Sage-grouse v. Wind Turbines in Oregon

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Crotty is a birder and lawyer living in Portland, Oregon who has been sharing some thought-provoking pieces with 10,000 Birds readers. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently decided a case about whether a wind energy facility could be constructed in remote southeastern Oregon, in Greater Sage-grouse habitat.

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Activist Releases 1500 Mink in Oregon

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In the early morning hours of October 17th, a lone activist infiltrated the fur farm at 92659 Simonsen Road in Astoria Oregon. It has become apparent that the combined tactics of record collecting, sing-alongs, and militant posturing have failed to stop those who abuse innocent life. fur farmers are a dying breed.

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Bird Litigation: Spotted Owl v. Barred Owl

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Two environmental groups — Friends of Animals and Predator Defense — disagreed and filed suit against FWS, arguing that the plan to remove the Barred Owls violated the MBTA and other environmental laws. 21.23 , which governs scientific collecting permits and under which the FWS issued the permit. Friends of Animals v.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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Got to finish browsing for the fawns and collecting chiggers,” wrote Becky, from an island off North Carolina. Change in Law. I wish for a federal law prohibiting domestic and feral cats from roaming free outdoors. “I don’t want to be too hasty in my response,” wrote Gay in Virginia. That’s easy!” wrote Veronica in California.

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Peli Can-Do

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“The young ones are incredibly curious and playful,” says Monte Merrick, the co-Director of Bird Ally X in Arcata, California, which is almost to the border of Oregon. Both the US Environmental Protection Agency and California state law define fish remains as sewage, and it must be disposed of properly.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Nelson, a Professor of environmental philosophy and ethics at Oregon State University, points out that recreational hunting was only one of several important factors that led to improved conservation in North America. Allocation of Wildlife by Law – Public participation is essential in development of wildlife management policies.

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Some Chinese Pheasants

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Apparently, you just collect the excrement of captive birds, weigh it and calculate back from there. Just don’t bring up the topic during a dinner with your in-laws. Examples: California. Connecticut. New Jersey. North Dakota. Rhode Island. South Dakota. Washington. Wisconsin. I particularly like this photo of a female at Nanhui.