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A Birder’s Guide to U.S. Federal Public Lands

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Other activities, primarily wildlife-related activities such as wildlife observation, photography, and education, are permitted only when consistent with the primary conservation goal. Thus, legal protections for endangered species and conservation generally are at their zenith on federal lands. This includes the military.

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Responsible Birding in Colombia with Jaguarundi Travel

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I developed a new idea of a sustainable tourism company which rather than complaining about unsustainable practices in the industry, could promote education and research in the field, contributing positively to the protection and conservation of the cultural and biological diversity in Colombia.

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What’s Up with the ABA?

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The ABA’s mission statement is vague: “The American Birding Association inspires all people to enjoy and protect wild birds.” The ABA’s education programs promote birding skills, ornithological knowledge, and the development of a conservation ethic.

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Check out Birding Experiences in Costa Rica

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Promote bird protection and conservation. On my tours, I also do my best to make sure guests have fun and educational experiences, and that they meet their goals whether they are new to birding in the tropics, want to make their life-list grow, or have target species. We strive to: Focus on the needs of the client.

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The National Wildlife Refuge System: Birders Leading the Way

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To insure that those places continue to exist, birders should lead the way on education and advocacy regarding the Refuge System. Individually, many NWRs protect crucial bird habitat. Because many NWRs were established to protect migrating birds, they lie along one of the four primary flyways. It’s not just for the birds.

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Parrots in My Costa Rican Neighborhood

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I hope that they don’t follow through on those wishes and can also be cured via a dosis of education and knowledge that results in eventual appreciation. At least the tree is not found on their property and this probably gives it some protection.

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Research and Birding at Elkhorn Slough

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I asked Virginia Guhin, Education Programs Coordinator of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ES NERR). The trail wove downhill, around farm buildings demonstrative of the agricultural history of the site before it became protected. “What’s that?”

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