10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2020

For those interested in avian conservation, some knowledge of the bureaucratic process is useful, as it is used to implement many important conservation laws. Duck Stamp sales have provided more then $800 million dollars to protect more than 5.7 million acres of waterfowl habitat and many birders purchase a stamp every year.

Ducks 192

Ducks Hunting Hunters Legislation 192

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2018

A sample of this process is here.) However, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA”) broadly prohibits the “take” of any bird, which effectively means that a protected bird cannot be killed, harassed, or otherwise adversely impacted. The cases are: Friends of Animals v. Fish & Wildlife Serv., LEXIS 93734 (D.

Owls 115

Owls Endangered Species Oregon Friends Of Animals 115

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 12, 2011

One sample snapper examined in a study found 99 different types of food in the stomach, a mix of crabs, worms, echinoderms, shellfish, fish and other prey items. Protected snapper show no fear and even considerable curiosity when it comes to divers. Its a powerful demonstration of the potential of marine protected areas.

New Zealand 151

New Zealand Goats Fish Protection 151

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

So I put together a “carnival” (of sorts) of Feral Cat Ordinances and Issues that samples current events across the US. …a City Council committee voted 5-0 to recommend a new law that in essence licenses the care and feeding of free-roaming cats as part of a larger effort to reduce their numbers. Conservation cats'

Feral Cats 203

Feral Cats Feral Cats Minneapolis 203

Critter News

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Here is the full press release: During its first-ever National Justice for Animals Week, February 22 – 28, 2009, the national non-profit Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is recognizing some of the top law enforcement professionals in the nation for getting real justice for animals who are victims of abuse.

ALDF 100

ALDF Animal Legal Defense Fund For Animals Animal Cruelty 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

I compared a random sampling to the bird atlas maps offered on the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology) web page and found inconsistencies, perhaps because the book’s source was BirdLife International. .” and population estimate above the map and the bird’s most likely habitats below the map. The maps are problematic.

Ireland 141

Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 141