10,000 Birds
MARCH 7, 2023
Plume hunting raged supreme 150 years ago, when egret feathers were part of a worldwide trade in feathers and other bird parts, used for women’s hats and other articles of clothing (but mostly hats), delighting the upper classes and practically wiping out bird species. Treaties trump state laws. ©2023, Donna L.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 5, 2024
For example, the federal government owns less than 1% in Connecticut but nearly 80% in Nevada. BLM land is particularly important for conservation of the Greater Sage-Grouse and other sageland species. The birds that rely on federal lands therefore include virtually every species that spends meaningful time in the United States.
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10,000 Birds
AUGUST 15, 2022
The Latin species name of the Kalij Pheasant is leucomelanos , meaning “white” (leukos) and “black” (melanos, both Greek words). As a popular game bird, the Ring-necked Pheasant seems to have such high importance in the US that there are several papers just discussing the species in individual US states.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 9, 2013
A filtration system that works on waterfowl pools without clogging,” wrote Linda in Connecticut. Change in Law. I wish for a federal law prohibiting domestic and feral cats from roaming free outdoors. Why is there no state or federal money available to care for federally protected species? That’s easy!”
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
It is also a month when the Law of Diminishing Returns over-took itself. During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Connecticut Warbler – Oporornis agilis. Alphabetic Taxonomic. Kruger NP Central Park.
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