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Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

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The Moustached Kingfisher was known by only three samples– one female “collected” in the 1920’s, the other two females “collected” in the 1950’s, according to an Audubon Magazine article. How it raised its chicks? Researcher” is a term that should differ greatly from the term “trophy hunter.” Who its predators were?

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Feral Cats Are An Invasive Species in North America (and elsewhere)

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Read what you want about the origin of domestic cats; the genetic evidence is not properly sampled. I once knew a guy who kept and raised cats. This almost certainly can be argued to be true just on the basis of logic, because feral Cats are proficient hunters and are entirely out of ecological place. Unless we put them there.

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Administrative Procedure for Birders: Duck Stamp Rulemaking

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Because many non-hunters purchase Duck Stamps to conserve waterfowl and other wildlife, there was substantial opposition to this proposal , even as many acknowledged the tremendous contributions that hunters have made to waterfowl conservation. The online public comment process is quick and easy.

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Mega Rarity Tour of New Zealand – Extinction Special

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Lacking, as I do, a birding reputation that would make people part with cash for my time I’ll have to go for the rarity hunters and put together an itinerary of highlights that can’t be missed. In order to raise our awareness, to remind us of what we have lost, and to inspire us to fight for Every. I can’t lose.