10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

The first half describes the problem (why birds hit windows, the scale of the deaths, scientific research, what happens when birds strike windows) and the second half discusses what to do about it (community and worldwide education, window deterrent solutions, legal mandates and building codes, citizen science–what individuals can do).

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New York City Birds Illinois Science 259

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2018

Although the MBTA’s prohibitions are broad, there are many exceptions, including “take” for scientific research. FWS argued that the proposed “taking” of Barred Owls fell within this scientific research exception and, therefore, did not violate the MBTA. The environmental groups appealed to the U.S.

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Owls Endangered Species Oregon Friends Of Animals 122

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An op-ed in the Washington Post by Gabriel Foley and Jordan Rutter is a fine summary of the arguments, and there is a good background article at Birdwatching magazine. McCown , who first collected it in 1851, but is more known for being a Confederate general in the Civil War. The species was named after John P.

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Birds Laws 2020 Jordan 245

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2022

This turned out to be nice for one researcher who thus could do the research for her Ph.D. Interestingly, in her work, the researcher found that the birds live in small groups dominated by a single male. Washington. Apparently, you just collect the excrement of captive birds, weigh it and calculate back from there.

Rhode Island 147

Rhode Island Research South Dakota North Dakota 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

Its goal was to limit the greedy collecting of birds killed for the plume trade, the bird meat trade (as in the wholesale slaughter of the Passenger Pigeon), and for sport (again, the Passenger Pigeon and declining numbers of waterfowl). Treaties trump state laws. A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P.

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Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147