10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

Plume hunting raged supreme 150 years ago, when egret feathers were part of a worldwide trade in feathers and other bird parts, used for women’s hats and other articles of clothing (but mostly hats), delighting the upper classes and practically wiping out bird species. Treaties trump state laws. And its passage was not easy.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147

10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2022

Some access issues are addressed by federal law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George H.W. Public accommodations include government buildings, stores, hotels, transportation hubs, hospitals, schools, restaurants, etc. Bush in 1990.

Portland 197

Portland Oregon Laws Experience 197

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In 1951, oil was discovered and facilities were installed to allow for extraction and transport of the oil. Under federal and state law, mineral owners have legals right to access and extract their mineral rights. Those rights were — and continue to be — owned by third parties. So the oil wells keep pumping away.

Oklahoma 136

Oklahoma Texas Dallas Wildlife 136

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2015

Written by birders, it underlies a wealth of facts, trends, and events with a consciousness that the more knowledgeable we are about good bird feeding practices, based on history and experience, the more successful bird feeding will be at bringing people to birds and the more people will advocate for effective conservation policies and laws.

America 234

America Industry Squirrels Birds 234