Endangered Species, North Carolina, Protection and Wildlife

The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the “Rufa” population of Red Knot ( Calidris canutus rufa ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). From North Carolina south to Texas, just under half of beaches are developed. Birds in Delaware Bay. Photo: Gregory Breese-USFWS.

Endangered Species

Endangered Species Protection Delaware Species

Good news for the Wood Stork

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2014

I was happy to read that the wood stork ( Mycteria Americana ), a bird near and dear to me, was down-sited from the status of endangered to threatened species. Fish and Wildlife Service is down-listing the wood stork from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

North Carolina

North Carolina Bald Eagle South Carolina Florida

Animal Rights Zone

The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

Good news for the Wood Stork

Webinars

Stay Connected