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Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act – Part III

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It is also inconsistent with the majority of relevant court decisions addressing the issue, including the decision of the District Court for the Southern District of New York that expressly rejected the rationale offered in the rule. And it notes the concerns of Canada.

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Power Companies and Springtime Tree Removal

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Maggie Ciarcia, a solo wildlife rehabilitator in Carmel, NY specializing in small mammals and game birds, received a notice from New York State Electric and Gas that tree trimming was scheduled for her neighborhood and someone would contact her. 3) Investigate creating a town ordinance. But back to power companies.

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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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My surprise at reading such a detailed account (I don’t have Klem’s dissertation in front of me, but I’m imagining this is a more personal retelling) was tempered by the thought that Klem wasn’t describing any old research, this was the FIRST research project investigating why birds fly into glass.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ What’s Next in the Law? Few people know the depth of our work, as it is mostly our stunts that make the news. In 2004, for example, The New York Times broke the story about a PETA undercover investigation that found routine animal abuse at AgriProcessors kosher slaughterhouse.

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Little guy with big heart helping animals!

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Gala, held at Cipriani in New York City. Ready to respond at a moment’s notice, the HSUS Animal Rescue Team uses its equipment, expertise, and other resources to assist law enforcement agencies with investigation, evidence collection, and animal seizure as well to coordinate animal care, sheltering, and relocation.

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Brooklyn Woman Assaults Two ASPCA Agents

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On July 23, ASPCA Supervisory Special Investigator Annemarie Lucas and Special Agent Kristi Adams arrested Brooklyn resident Andrea Stewart, age 39, after the woman attacked the two Agents. Since it is a felony to assault a New York State Peace Officer, Stewart could receive two counts of felony assault and one count of animal cruelty.

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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

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They were not aware of wildlife laws, and thought they could raise and release them. We live in upstate New York and have few neighbors. They immediately went to investigate it, and quickly learned to move when cars were coming. He and his wife had been feeding them on a regular schedule.

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