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The National Wildlife Refuge System: Birders Leading the Way

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But when taken as a whole, the impact of the Refuge System is truly profound, supporting population-level numbers of numerous bird species. These refuges support huge numbers of swans, geese, ducks, cranes, and shorebirds as they hopscotch their way to breeding grounds in the north.

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Hagerman NWR: Birding Amidst Oil Wells

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According to eBird , 340 species have been observed at the “ Hagerman NWR ” hotspot, which ranks as No. The overall refuge , which includes all of its hotspots, has 344 species. Under federal and state law, mineral owners have legals right to access and extract their mineral rights. 31 in the United States.

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We are Just Money Grubbers

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Out of just under 200 bird species I observed this year in SE Europe, there are 6 threatened species. point to just one problem source, one over-abundant and highly invasive species – Homo sapiens. point to just one problem source, one over-abundant and highly invasive species – Homo sapiens.

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