10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2024

However, the region’s dominant river — the Columbia River — which serves as the border for much of Oregon and Washington, also flows through these rangelands. As the image shows, it is an island of protected habitat in a sea of urban sprawl and agriculture. Much of that original habitat has now been lost to agriculture.

Washington 205

Washington Oregon Birds Wildlife 205

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

With the proposed hunting seasons on sandhill cranes being discussed in Tennessee, Kentucky and Wisconsin, we must not forget the whooping crane, which travels and winters in the big sandhill crane flocks. More states will doubtless join the queue of those proposing hunts. Another thing to consider. Now, it’s time to go to the top.

2011 239

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 239

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The 10-page section aptly named “Age, sex, and identification of ducks using in-hand upperwing patterns” is a guide to just that, utilizing images from two Washington State museum collections. Hunting: You may have noticed that the Written Species Accounts include a section on hunting. So–not a fan of hunting.

Ducks 114

Ducks North America Geese Hunters 114

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As background, a Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp costs $25 and income from sales goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (“MBCF”). Willapa NWR (Washington): $1,255,248 to acquire 239 acres. Moreover, once the land is protected, it is habitat that is permanently saved for the benefit of birds and other wildlife.

Ducks 181

Ducks New Hampshire Kentucky South Carolina 181

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. Congress and Senate who recognized the need to protect the birds.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2018

A “ Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ,” more commonly known as the “Duck Stamp” currently costs $25 and income from sales goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (“MBCF”). Nisqually NWR (Washington): 56.3%. The longer answer is below. But initially, some background is helpful. # # #. Aransas NWR (Texas): 42.7%.

Ducks 203

Ducks Wildlife Texas Hawaii 203

10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2019

Other than a sweeping public lands package in 2019 , there has been little or no progress on the environment or wildlife protection. A “ Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ,” costs $25 and income from sales goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (“MBCF”). Indeed, there has been considerable cause for alarm.

Maryland 149

Maryland 2017 Texas Ducks 149