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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

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Everyone is looking back on their best birds of 2019, so I thought it would be a good idea to look at a book that looks back a little further: Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City , by P. Natural areas include Pelham Bay Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Woodlawn Cemetery, New York Botanical Garden, and the Bronx Zoo.

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What is the National Bird of Honduras?

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In fact, all of the images of Scarlet Macaws in this post are of the birds that live at Copan Archeological Park, birds that were seized at the border before they could be illegally exported.* Fortunately, there are some people working to protect the Scarlet Macaws of Honduras. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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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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Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” The refuge was established in 1958 to protect and enhance habitat for migratory birds. The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears.

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The Wildlife Conservation Stamp: An Additional Income Stream for Our National Wildlife Refuges

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President Obama has added 10 new refuges in his first term. Many of these refuges and associated Conservation Areas, which have the potential to protect more than 1 million acres of vital wildlife habitat, have been forged through creative partnerships with sportsmen, conservation groups and private landowners. The Wild Duck Chase.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. This New York Times article summarizes the current status of travel to Cuba. The concluding chapter offers a mix of resource materials and finding aids.

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The Feather Thief: A Book Review

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The skins were invaluable tools for ornithological, ecological, environmental research. Or, to keep the priceless feathers hidden away in drawers, protected in small plastic bags, prized in secret. And, rage and frustration. The hope was that they would be recovered with the tags attached. Frustrated with the U.S.

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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

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He meant well, but his research told him to feed them Exact parrot formula – which is NOT a diet for ravens. We would close the flight around 10 PM to protect them from predators, then we’d get up at four in the morning to open the door again. We live in upstate New York and have few neighbors. Release day came.

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