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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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Thankfully, there are alternatives to what I ended up doing, taking down the feeders, and they are detailed in the second part of the book, where we learn about the development of bird-safe sheet glass and the use of patterns or films on already installed glass windows. with a median estimate of 599 million.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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Navarro also gives an FAQ on birding the island (including a list of “essential birdwatching sites”), an introduction to Cuba’s habitats, and a chapter on the conservation status of Cuba’s threatened birds. The concluding chapter offers a mix of resource materials and finding aids.

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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

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In the only state in the Central Flyway that protects cranes from hunting. I have always supported our wildlife management organizations for the hard work they do and for their dedication to wildlife protection. Or is the mandate to protect the welfare and habitat of our state’s wildlife?

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Endangered Species Act: Delisting the Black-capped Vireo?

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FWS also issued a FAQ regarding the proposed rule. The most likely outcome is that the rule delisting the vireo will be finalized (none of the comments call into question the major factual bases for delisting) and the vireo will no longer be protected by the Endangered Species Act. All of the comments are here.