Critter News

MAY 3, 2010

According to this article, "at least 25 sea turtles have washed up dead on Mississippi beaches over the past few days, according to multiple media reports. So far, there is no evidence that the oil spill killed the turtles, but tests are ongoing." The web page also has a video.

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Sea Turtles Turtles Marine Life Mississippi 100

Critter News

MAY 11, 2010

But why did 60 dead endangered turtles wash up over three weeks? Seems odd, although officials with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said that fish they've tested have not been killed by oil, but a lack of oxygen in the water. Still, though, 60 sea turtles over 3 weeks? And what about the dead dolphin?

Marine Life 100

Marine Life Sea Turtles Turtles Dolphins 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. Located between the Mississippi River and Illinois River, the refuge encompasses 9,225 acres of riverine and floodplain habitat scattered around the confluence of the rivers.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 143

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–?????? 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573).

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). North coast Rd.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). North coast Rd.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2018

Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 26 Jul 2018. Lake Ngatu.

2018 101

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 101