10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2024

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.

Virgin Islands 243

Virgin Islands Alaska United States Endangered Species 243

10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2023

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? The ChatGPT summary is brief, includes relevant information about when to visit and which habitat to focus on, and it appears accurate. A “repairrot”!

United States 162

United States Michigan Texas Virginia 162

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2019

Critically, NWRs preserve habitat and wildlife, often for endangered species. For example, even if nobody visited Aransas NWR in Texas, it would still provide virtually all of the wintering habitat for the endangered Whooping Crane. Duck Stamps help conserve critical avian habitat regardless of who is in the White House.

Wildlife 270

Wildlife Maryland San Francisco Minnesota 270

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2013

My best bird of the year was without a doubt the Montana Baikal Teal , a bird that combined rarity, beauty, and the good grace to stick around long enough for me to actually see it. This ABA Code 4 bird was found hanging out with some Wood Ducks in Missoula, conveniently enough, by Radd Icenoggle. Montana’s Baikal Teal by suneko.

2013 168

2013 Birds Costa Rica India 168