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Flock to Marion

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Hannah Buschert was first exposed to birds and birding during a required ornithology course at Oregon State University and she quickly caught the birding bug. I learned of the trip right as it had been delayed and made a vow that I would be on that ship. Marion has a fascinating history with invasive species.

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Birding Shanghai in February 2022

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At the beginning it was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.” … and a Ring-necked Pheasant.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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The system was intended as a hunter-centric model, both guided by and benefitting consumptive interests. Given that few hunters actually consume coyotes, wolves, cougars, and except for a few individuals, even bears, it is obviously a “waste” of wildlife to shoot or trap these animals just for “fun” 2.

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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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In Oregon, the Barred Owl is taking over Northern Spotted Owl territory and threatening that smaller bird’s survival. And keeping cats, natural hunters, indoors is, as a matter of biology and of common sense, not the healthiest state for them. This is Mark’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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That’s right, the overwhelming benefits to the environment and the economy are generated by non-consumptive uses of the refuges like wildlife photography, environmental education, wildlife observation and interpretation, not hunting and fishing. Note in this 2010 video, birders, birdwatching and kayakers are mentioned, not hunters.

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Bufflehead in Flight

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He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. I’ve spotted Buffleheads a few times here in Oregon, part of their winter range. Wicked, right? 8 Responses to “Bufflehead in Flight&# PDX Nature Nut Mar 13th, 2011 at 10:12 pm Great shots! Hat-tip to Stella.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

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The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Watch out for Tom during October to see this anomaly put right. Little Cultus Lake Road, Oregon. Oregon Plains Rd. Oregon Plains Rd. Oregon Plains Rd. Oregon Plains Rd.

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