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MARCH 7, 2023

conservation legislation and regulation, a tool used to protect birds from irresponsible hunting, industrial intrusion and incidental take, habitat loss and pollution, and to encourage best practices by everyone, from birders to corporations. Congress and Senate who recognized the need to protect the birds.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147

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AUGUST 28, 2015

It’s a rough world for people who appreciate them, rougher still for those who spend time and money trying to protect them, roughest of all for those who take in the injured and orphaned and try to save them. The month before we lost him to bone cancer at age eleven, I was in New York City and met a British man.

Wildlife 220

Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation New York City Dogs 220

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JULY 20, 2014

Steve Young of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, is the coordinator of the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area. He kindly agreed to share his knowledge of this new threat to the beaches of New York and the animals and plants that rely on them.

New Jersey 170

New Jersey New York New York City Japan 170

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MARCH 22, 2013

Dimmy, whose name has been changed to protect the guilty, was driving down the Saw Mill Parkway, north of New York City, when she hit a large bird. Going against her natural inclination, Lisa is protecting the identity of the woman who hit him, as rehabbers in several states are gunning for her.

New York City 226

New York City Owls Rescue Wildlife 226

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APRIL 16, 2012

By the time urban and suburban sprawl started to reach New Jersey’s pine barrens they were largely protected and today over 1.1 millions acres are protected as the Pinelands National Reserve where development is controlled by an agency called the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. … a.

New Jersey 177

New Jersey New York City New York Leopards 177

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FEBRUARY 5, 2012

As a resident of New York City the only predator I am ever concerned about while birding near my home is other people. Alligators are protective parents who will protect their young by attacking anything that comes too close or poses threats to baby alligators.

Alligators 167

Alligators Reptiles New York City Florida 167

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APRIL 6, 2021

I was especially interested in “To Hide From God,” the chapter on songbird slaughter and protection in Cyprus. Has it really been 21 years (almost) from the publication of Jonathan Franzen’s New Yorker article, “ Emptying the Skies ,” six years since the documentary with the same name?

Cyprus 249

Cyprus Slaughter Slaughtered Research 249

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 8, 2010

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. The homeless dog, once called Bones, renamed Blue, who played a “hide and seek game” with Cody, to protect himself and stay alive, ends up at Cody’s side. “I

Dogs 100

Dogs Homelessness Stray Dog Wounded 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

All of the shots in this post were taken on 12-13 March 2011 at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, New York. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. There is something for everyone at 10,000 Clicks ! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Ducks 2011 New York New York City 142

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MARCH 10, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

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Deer 2011 New York New York City 140

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ Drummer Denies He Intentionally Spooked Horse That Died ” (news article, Sept. The recent report by the New York City comptroller points out the absolute failure of city agencies to protect these indentured slaves. Zelda Penzel New York, Sept. Shame on Mayor Michael R.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Horses New York City 40

Animal Ethics

MAY 11, 2008

People who move out here from the city generally feel the same way. You report that Susan Predl, a senior biologist with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, uses “distance sampling” to count the deer that managed to survive the recent county-organized, taxpayer-financed slaughter.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York New Jersey Deer 40

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MARCH 16, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

DC 145

DC Washington Deer 2011 145

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MARCH 14, 2011

These Blasts From The Past New York City Canada Goose “Kill Zones&# Revealed Help Save Migratory Birds! About the Author Corey Corey is a New Yorker who has lived most of his life upstate but has spent the last three years in Queens. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

2011 140

2011 Deer New York New York City 140

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JUNE 4, 2019

Fitting, since New York City and London were the centers of the millinery trade. side, the writings of New York City reformer Mary Van Kleeck. Both campaigns led to the establishment of national, influential conservation organizations–National Audubon Society in the U.S. This is good stuff.

Industry 118

Industry Virginia Portland Campaign 118

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JULY 1, 2014

Meanwhile, forts were built to protect the island from invaders, war broke out between Spain and the United States, and the island became a U.S. They start out in New York City, climbing a skyscraper to see a Peregrine Falcon, the world’s fastest-moving bird, diving at almost 200 miles an hour after a pigeon.

Puerto Rico 231

Puerto Rico Parrots New York City 2013 231

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

European Starling in New York City trying to bum a cigarette (photo by Corey, from HERE ) But I digress. Aromatic plants in bird nests as a protection against blood-sucking flying insects? We wore the appropriate buttons and hats and carried signs to the debate.

2001 143

2001 New York City Birds Research 143

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JANUARY 1, 2019

For some reason, even though there are Mandarin Ducks in zoos throughout New York City, this escapee has become an internationally known tourist attraction, even heading the New York Times list of “Five Times the Internet Was Actually Fun in 2018.” May 12th was the Sandy Hook (N.J.)

2018 153

2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 153

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MARCH 7, 2017

The center of attention are the eagle hunters, erect on their horses, hands protected by thick leather gloves holding their hooded eagles, arms propped up by handmade wooden rests attached to the saddle, weathered faces framed by splendid fur-trimmed hats. (If Photo by Andrew Yarme, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.

Eagles 101

Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 101

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Barred Owl Bombardment About the Author Carrie Carrie Laben, after years of writing and birding in New York State, moved to Montana to pursue her two great passions more effectively. You’d think that the parks of New York City would be a natural for this bird, if it can survive from India to Montana.

Montana 134

Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 134

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Or, Pygmy leaf-folding frogs, Afrixalus brachycnemis, from Tanzania, tiny climbing frogs who lay their eggs in leaves and then fold the leaves over them for protection, sealing the nest with secretions. Chapter 2, Size and shape, colour and markings , explores the physical diversity and variability of frogs (and toads).

Reptiles 183

Reptiles Madagascar Family New York City 183