10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2014

Nearly wiped out by human heedlessness, development, and pesticide use, under the protection of the Endangered Species Act this handsome fish eagle has made a stunning comeback, rebounding in numbers and recolonizing areas where many thought they were gone forever. with a view of the Capitol, no less!)

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Bald Eagle Eagles Endangered Species Washington 237

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2013

She has lived in Maine, California, France, New York, and currently makes her home in Washington, DC. The Washington DC cherry blossoms burst forth in an explosion of pink and white color, rimming the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial down on the National Mall. Her blog can be found at: [link].

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10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2011

As you’ll remember, Kentucky’s Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources unanimously passed its sandhill crane hunting proposal. Fish and Wildlife Service for final approval or denial. The public comment period on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources sandhill crane hunting season proposal ends August 1, 2011.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2011

Others say it is the west coast analog to the Fish Crow - a marine specialist that is a species in its own right. Species or subspecies the range of the Northwestern Crow extends from extreme northwestern Oregon through coastal Washington, British Columbia, and well into Alaska. This I call the “Myth of Two Crows.&#

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Seattle Washington Alaska Fish 227

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The end of this rather long road trip finds us here in Puyallup, Washington which is just south of Seattle. We pulled into the RV park next to the Washington State Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon, and it promptly started snowing! It seems like the farther the north we go, the colder, and wetter, and a whole lot snowier it gets!

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2019

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently proposed reintroducing California Condors in the Pacific Northwest. In 1806, Lewis and Clark saw condors near the Columbia River, which makes up much of the Washington-Oregon border.

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California Condor California Endangered Species Oregon 233

10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2011

of Fish and Wildlife Resources—who will get together on June 3, 2011, to vote on whether to open season on Sandhill Cranes in Kentucky. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Jon Gassett, Commissioner One Sportsman’s Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Email: jon.gassett@ky.gov with a cc to FW_Suggestions@ky.gov Since the U.S.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Here's the whole story from the Washington Post National. Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. I don't know whether these are disgruntled fishermen or regular jerks.

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Critter News

MARCH 8, 2010

Sorry, another Washington State story. It's the humans' fault through overharvesting, the use of fish hatcheries, hydropower dams (like Bonneville) and the decimation of habitat. It's the humans' fault through overharvesting, the use of fish hatcheries, hydropower dams (like Bonneville) and the decimation of habitat.

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Sea Lions Lions Endangered Species Washington 100

Critter News

MARCH 8, 2010

She is a US Senator from our home state of Washington. The Humane Society of the United States cited Senator Cantwell’s efforts to improve marine mammal rescue capability, including such challenges as disentangling marine mammals from fishing nets. Tags: State of Washington legislation humane society congress us.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 30, 2018

Nisqually NWR (Washington). Fish & Wildlife Service. Anahuac NWR (Texas). Aransas NWR (Texas). Bear River MBR (Utah). Billy Frank Jr. Bombay Hook NWR (Delaware). Bosque del Apache NWR (New Mexico). Chinteague NWR (Virginia). Desert NWR (Nevada). Forsythe NWR (New Jersey). Harris Neck NWR (Georgia).

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Wildlife Las Vegas Texas Minnesota 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2018

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) generally creates a formal plan to guide recovery efforts. Fish & Wildlife Serv., Fish & Wildlife Serv. Photos: Spotted Owl by USFWS Endangered Species ; Table Rock Wilderness, Oregon by BLM Oregon and Washington. For species listed under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S.

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Owls Endangered Species Oregon Friends Of Animals 124

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2018

The area is a fair sized city park, with a large fishing lake in the middle of it. Next week we are taking a boat trip up into the San Juan Islands between Washington, and British Columbia. My wife and I needed to go back into the town of Puyallup, where her father lives, so I excused myself, and spent some time at nearby Bradley Lake.

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Washington Canada Geese Fish 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Not only did we convince the local head of PRH that DEC was horning in on his territory, we managed to drag the president of the nearby Fish and Game Club – who personally detested trapping – into the fray. But most of the time, that’s not the way it goes.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Rhode Island New Jersey Wildlife 240

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Now that Fish Crows ( Corvus ossifragus ) have established themselves as year-round residents of the Hudson Valley, we get a little more corvid variety, but even they ceased to qualify as rare birds some time ago. Two juvenile American Crows , undoubtedly begging for blackberries near Lake George in Washington County, New York.

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New York Portland Washington Geese 124

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

District Court in Washington, D.C., Fish and Wildlife Service was not supported by the federal Endangered Species Act. It's in response to a lawsuit filed by several environmental groups, including The Humane Society of the United States. says the 2007 decision by the U.S.

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Humane Society Of The United States Wolves The Humane Society Endangered Species 100

Critter News

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The long-running dispute between the US and Mexico over Washington’s ‘dolphin safe’ labelling practice for tuna products is likely to see a WTO appeal, after the two parties together asked for an extension of the appeals deadline.

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Dolphins Mexico Advocacy Animal Welfare 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

.” The birds appear to be starving to death, so experts don’t believe a toxin is the culprit, said Julia Burco, a wildlife veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Researchers are wondering if the die-off might spread to other birds or even fish. Since then the deaths haven’t stopped.

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Science Iraq Research Birds 152

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2018

We got on their boat, a 45 foot Gulfstar in Bellingham, Washington, and went straight to Sucia Island. The Pigeon Guillemot is bringing a small fish for breakfast back to the nest. That, and 10 days back on the way was going to be a great to recharge the batteries after a long round-the-world trip.

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Oregon Bald Eagle Owls Groups 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

She’s previously written on 10,000 Birds about birding in the Washington DC cherry blossoms and weddings and birds. . A Belted Kingfisher dove from its perch and clattered away, scanning the calm water for fish. I was becoming frustrated. It was positively sunny by the time we turned and headed for home.

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Birds DC Sparrows Canada 174

Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2008

The animals eat salmon as the fish try to pass Bonneville Dam each spring. Judge Michael Mosman’s ruling means Washington, Oregon and Idaho can shoot or remove up to 85 sea lions next year. Portland judge said Wednesday the Northwest states can kill hungry sea lions on the Columbia River.

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Sea Lions Lions Killing Humane Society Of The United States 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

jory Mar 7th, 2011 at 8:08 am Best bird, for sure, was FISH CROW. My first bird in Washington DC, where I am visiting for the weekend. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. Also the wood storks and sand hill cranes were cool, too. The proposal from U.S.

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2011 New York Deer Birds 156

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2019

In the following year, American telegraph pioneer Samuel Morse encountered such difficulty in his original plan to lay underground telegraph cable between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. that he had several miles already buried dug up and the entire system strung overhead on poles.

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Michael Radkowsky Washington, Nov. 9, 2008 Note from KBJ: Some reasons for vegetarianism apply to all animals, from cows, pigs, and sheep to turkeys, chickens, and fish. Yet Al Gore does not even mention the need for Americans to reduce meat consumption as we attempt to rescue ourselves from the climate crisis.

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

The bluefin tuna needs an immediate respite from all fishing. Chandler Washington, Nov. To the Editor: “ Last Act for the Bluefin ” (editorial, Nov. 9) has it right. No wildlife species, especially a migratory one shared in common by many nations, can withstand commercial hunting without end. It is now or never for the bluefin.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 16, 2011

9): The Fish and Wildlife Service is right to propose a ban on the sale of nine large constricting snakes for the pet trade. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive Humane Society of the United States Washington, Jan. To the Editor: Re “ Snake Owners See Furry Bias in Invasive Species Proposal ” (news article, Jan.

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New York Times Wayne Pacelle Humane Society Of The United States New York 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service desperately needs your feedback as they craft a new vision for our National Wildlife Refuge System. Share Your Thoughts « Bird Deaths in Washington D.C. More important, they WANT your feedback! Mike Mar 16th, 2011 at 9:07 pm I’m in full agreement with you, Jack Daw!

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2011 Wildlife Birds Deer 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

One of the nice features of the island is a short mangrove broadwalk from which you can watch fish, crabs and several Banded Rails. Share Your Thoughts « Crossley Giveaway Reminder Bird Deaths in Washington D.C. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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New Zealand 2011 Deer New York 149

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2015

It covers seabirds and marine mammals and miscellaneous living things–creatures likely to be found on day trips from the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. (And, at 5 by 8 inches it may be small enough to fit into some people’s pockets.) The number of gulls and terns covered is limited to “small, ocean-going” birds.

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Dolphins Whales Whaling Porpoises 162

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Kooyman was there to work at McMurdo Station (a large American research station that we hear about throughout the book) as technical assistant on a science mission involving fish. He leaves enchanted by two mammals, the Emperor Penguin and the Weddell Seal, the only mammals who totally live their whole lives, year-round, in the Antarctic.

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Penguins Seals Leopards Research 165

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2019

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) attempts to calculate the economic contribution of National Wildlife Refuge visitation to local communities. Activities such as hunting, fishing, and trapping are categorized as “consumptive” uses. In contrast, consumptive uses were minor: fishing accounted for 10 percent and hunting was just 4 percent.

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Wildlife Maryland San Francisco Minnesota 258

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 30, 2011

Desi chased these bunny rabbits in the West Hylebos Wetlands Park in the town of Federal Way, Washington, the same place we saw our first ever Banana Slug. With both Banana Slugs and bunnies this park was seriously awesome. But I digress.

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Rabbits Washington Game Fish 166

10,000 Birds

JUNE 13, 2017

The lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Washington, D.C. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Department of the Interior, and the Air Force (technically the Ohio Air National Guard). Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington D.C. Photos: Ottawa NWR by Jason Crotty ; E. by Josh ; Camp Perry by 179th Airlift Wing.

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Ohio Endangered Species 2016 Birds 108

10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Service estimates that Americans spend nearly $1 billion annually on bird houses, feeders, nest boxes, and baths. Department of Commerce Building , Washington, D.C. Bird feeding is serious business. Much of that ingenuity has been directed to a single problem: squirrels. Photo: U.S. by Nelson Runkle.

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Squirrels Birds 2001 Washington 122

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For the United States, the 50 states are included, as are Washington D.C. Fish & Wildlife Service. But Washington D.C. The ABA purports to be the national association of birders for the United States and Canada. The ABA Area includes all of Canada, which has both provinces and territories.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 164

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2012

For example, the San Juan Islands National Historical Park in Washington State was an active Union camp throughout the war. Birders at Vicksburg counted 45 species, including Snow Geese , Barred Owl , Brown Thrasher , 152 Yellow-rumped Warblers , Fish Crow , and Eastern Towhee.

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Birds Mississippi Vermont Texas 175

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service tells states when they may propose a hunting season on cranes, and has ultimate jurisdiction over whether the states get their seasons. Mail Stop 7060 Washington, D.C. I am not anti-hunting or anti-fishing. Now, it’s time to go to the top. Street, N.W. 20240 And write: Rowan W. Gould Secretary, U.S.

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