Protection, Research and Wildlife

A Birder’s Guide to The Wilderness Act

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The short answer is that wilderness areas are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and they are protected by the Wilderness Act of 1964. Simply put, wilderness areas are the most protected public lands in America. But what is “wilderness” and how does it differ from any other federal land? The longer answer is below.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (NAMWC) is often held up as the best system of wildlife management and conservation in the world. But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced as part of Great Outdoors Month the agency is proposing to expand fishing and hunting opportunities on 21 refuges throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System. National wildlife refuges provide premier outdoor recreational opportunities across the Nation.

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Research and Birding at Elkhorn Slough

10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2017

I asked Virginia Guhin, Education Programs Coordinator of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ES NERR). The trail wove downhill, around farm buildings demonstrative of the agricultural history of the site before it became protected. “What’s that?”

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Birding Ruili, Yunnan

10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2024

Recognizing its value for eco-tourism and biogeographical research, it is essential to conserve this magnificent bird. Preserving its habitat through sustainable practices and encouraging responsible wildlife tourism are crucial steps in ensuring the continued existence of this charismatic species.

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

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

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. President Obama has added 10 new refuges in his first term.

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Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2015

This week’s guest blog was written by Linda Hufford, who has been a wildlife rehabilitator specializing in raptors for over twenty years. But, he continued, some – but not all – of the researchers drove him nuts. But, he continued, some – but not all – of the researchers drove him nuts.

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Effects of Ocean Warming on Marine Wildlife [Scientific Publication from U Washington]

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JULY 6, 2023

The research used data collected by coastal residents along beaches from central California to Alaska. The research highlights the significant impact of warming oceans on marine birds, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts to protect these species.

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The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the “Rufa” population of Red Knot ( Calidris canutus rufa ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In South America, several key Red Knot sites are becoming shorebird reserves, and regional efforts are including the protection of habitats in urban development plans.

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Flock to Marion

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

This spurred her to pursue a career in environmental education and wildlife nature tourism as a park ranger in Texas and as the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail Coordinator with Florida Fish and Wildlife. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013.

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What Impact Will Drones Have on Birds?

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Conservationists at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) have been using remote controlled drones to watch the nests of endangered breeds and monitor the progress of reintroduced species. It’s quite possible that further research into the internal stress indicators of birds may reveal similar findings.

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A Birder Attends a (Virtual) Ornithology Conference – Part II

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2020

He then compared those habitats to protected areas, finding that much of the future habitat is currently unprotected. Thus, birds may be moving from protected areas to unprotected areas, creating a conservation mismatch. Expanded protected areas, buffer zones, and connectivity corridors may be needed to avoid local extinctions.

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Snow Leopard hunt by Adam Riley (INDRI Ultimate Wildlife Tours)

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Seeing a wild Snow Leopard is every wildlife enthusiast’s dream, probably the ultimate and most elusive wildlife experience on the planet. However most recent research places them amongst the Panthera. This event was observed during a tour arranged and guided by INDRI – Ultimate Wildlife Tours www.indritours.com.

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Bird Litigation: Spotted Owl v. Barred Owl

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2018

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) generally creates a formal plan to guide recovery efforts. 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.

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An American Avocet in Rookery Bay

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Unlike many other estuaries in this part of Florida, Rookery Bay is protected by the Estuarine Research Reserve system, and remains almost entirely undeveloped. Fed by the freshwater of Henderson Creek, the bay eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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FEBRUARY 23, 2009

of Wildlife Services , which is involved in mainly predator control programs (coyotes are a big target). In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S. Ranchers oppose the move.

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15 expat-friendly countries for a birder to move to

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2015

I am thinking of a relatively stable/prosperous bird-paradise where one may be able to find a job in ecotourism or wildlife research… or, to begin with, as a resident environmental scientist / nature blogger in some wildlife lodge?

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U.S. Endangered Species Act: The System Works

10,000 Birds

JUNE 22, 2016

A prime example is a report newly released by the Center for Biological Diversity which suggests that, by and large, in the United States, the Endangered Species Act is indeed helping to save the birds it protects. Fish & Wildlife Service) seem to be faring especially well, with some 85% of populations stabilizing or increasing.

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Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2017

Ka’ena Point is also a breeding ground for the Federally protected Laysan albatross, where 45 nests were being carefully monitored by the non-profit Pacific Rim Conservation. People who work with wildlife understand that death is a part of life. People do not work with wildlife for fame and fortune.

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Western Snowy Plover

10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2017

Even our local Greater Sage Grouse , which now are receiving a huge effort at habitat protection, and restoration, were just those really cool birds out in the desert. The State of Oregon, in 1975 listed the bird as Threatened, and the Oregon Fish and Wildlife reaffirmed that status in 1989 under the Oregon Endangered Species Act.

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“Hawk” vs. Hawk

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Motomco’s Material Safety Data Sheet for “Hawk” warns that the product “is extremely toxic to fish, birds, and other wildlife” and that “dogs and predatory and scavenging mammals and birds might be poisoned if they feed upon animals that have eaten this bait.” Thanks for your concern for wildlife, Syngenta.).

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There’s a bear! There’s a bear!

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Up to 100 kg – possibly a female, my guide and a bear researcher from the wildlife charity Callisto, Yannis Tsanakis, tells me. According to the latest research data, the total Brown Bear population in Greece is 475 to 500 and here in the Pindos range there are 350 to 400 animals (Pilidis, 2015, in pub.).

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For Pheasants, Mo’ Women = Mo’ Problems

10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2016

Newly published research in the journal Animal Behaviour suggests an ideal harem size for pheasants of 2.7 Maybe monogamy, with just one partner to support and protect, isn’t so bad after all. And for wild pheasants ( Common , in Europe; or Ring-necked , stateside), a bigger group may actually present an existential danger.

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California Peregrines Victims of Their Own Success?

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2013

The move, which seems limited to just California, is meant to protect endangered shorebirds which have become favorite meals of the raptors. Fish and Wildlife Service, which granted permits to rescuers who moved Peregrine chicks away from bridges, more precarious spots than cliffs or buildings for young just learning to fly.

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It’s On: The Rusty Blackbird Migration Blitz!

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Researchers have a good understanding of Rusties’ summer and winter locations, but don’t know much about where they stop along the way, in what numbers, and for how long. That makes protecting these sites a challenge. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, and others).

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Love in the Time of Conjunctivitis

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2016

This blog was written by Arden Zich, volunteer with Fox Valley Wildlife Center in Elburn, IL: Congratulating myself for leaving the house on time, I got into my car and drove off to meet up with a friend for lunch. All About Birds Research Surprise: Many Birds Exposed To Eye Disease, But Only Finches Get Sick by Pat Leonard.

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Dawn in South Carolina

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Today, the vast tract of land is protected, managed for science and conservation. At dawn, my feet hit one of the protected beaches with Wendy Allen, the manager of the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of the science and outreach organizations working within Hobcaw.

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Bird Litigation: “Standing” and the California Gnatcatcher

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that the coastal subspecies was actually a subspecies. The group and its members typically allege that they observe birds or run birding companies or have a mission to protect and preserve birds, so the standing requirement is satisfied. A critical aspect of the listing was a finding by the U.S.

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COMMENTS ON COLLECTING BIRDS: A Reply

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2015

While it makes a passing attempt to say not all scientists are like these monstrous fiends (or truly arrogant, as she dubs them) it mostly focuses on these monstrous fiends simply to prove that scientists in wildlife conservation can be monstrous fiends, particularly compared to the environment-loving oil industry of Alaska. Best guess?

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I Remember Elephants

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Nevertheless, only the most important news I did follow, those about the decision-making process on future sales of elephants and their ivory at a global wildlife summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the first such meeting since 2013. A different research says, from 2002 to 2011 the known populations of forest elephants declined by 62%.

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Life Along The Delaware Bay: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2012

I also did not understand the centrality of the Delaware Bay to shorebird migration, how timing and geographic design and water quality and tidal streams, the rich salt marshes and protected beaches combine to make this specific area of New Jersey and Delaware “The Most Important Stopover of the Western Hemisphere.”

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Ligers in China

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AUGUST 17, 2010

One died and the other two were seized for sheltering at a research institution. The Environmental and Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST) said Huang, who possesses an array of wildlife, should be dealt with harshly to deter others from copying the behavior. Cross-breeding two protected species is completely against nature.

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Birding Sukau, Sabah, Borneo

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They look crap but presumably offer some protection for the chicks, though not from each other (see the murderous activities within the nests in my previous post ). Not sure why they spend time in Shanghai in winter when they could come here though, but then again, I usually do not understand most of the behavior of humans either.

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Of Nesting Spoonbills, Nestling Flamingos, Left-the-Nest Shearwaters, and Mystery Gulls

10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2013

Speaking of birds in nests, five Chilean Flamingo chicks who were raised by a human “surrogate dad” at a British wildlife center have now graduated to joining the adults in the center’s colony. The hope is that their presence while inspire the grown-ups to breeding success.

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

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

And, though I think you can argue that the Bronx Zoo, with its numerous buildings and landscaped wildlife areas is not purely ‘natural space,’ I have wonderful memories of traipsing through its wooded areas when I was a girl. (I They wrote books and published research.

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What is the National Bird of Honduras?

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

Fortunately, there are some people working to protect the Scarlet Macaws of Honduras. Though Scarlet Macaws are threatened in Honduras there is hope that they will get protection and recover at least some of their numbers and former range. Their plumage is simply amazing and the colors are astounding. The proposal from U.S.

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Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

Mixed macaws in flight (c) Tim Ryan Chris wanted me (and you) to know about Fauna Forever Tambopata (FFT), a long-term wildlife, ecotourism and biodiversity monitoring project based in the Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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On Foundation Beyond Belief

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JANUARY 2, 2010

Here are my initial thoughts, though: "Animal Protection." On the upside, you don't have to give any money to animal protection if your beliefs aren't represented by the choice of groups being supported. For the first quarter of 2010, Wildlife Trust is the beneficiary.

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Adonis Blue

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Rabbits are now thriving again after recovering their numbers and the Kent Wildlife Trust has implemented a grazing policy at Queendown Warren, with sheep and cattle, to supplement the rabbits’ efforts. Many ‘blue’ chrysalises are found within ant nests, enjoying the warmth and protection until they emerge as adults.

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Birding Lodges – Part 2 – Punta Cana Resort & Club

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

In fact Punta Cana is a shining example of how large hotels can conduct their operations in a sustainable manner whilst contributing significantly to the preservation of birds, wildlife and habitats. Universities like Harvard, Columbia and Cornell regularly use the research facility. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2021

His second book on migration is a tale of many birds and many research studies all connected by the theme of migration and by his thoughtful narrative voice. Even if you have read about these research projects, Weidensaul’s accounts offer fresh angles and updated information. is through the personal and the specific.

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Terrifying Truth about Crow Intelligence

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

2 Responses to “Terrifying Truth about Crow Intelligence&# Jochen Mar 9th, 2011 at 6:09 am Their intelligence goes even further, and researchers have shown that Ravens master a feat that even 6 to 7 year old (human) children usually can’t accomplish: they can analyze what someone else knows / can know and act accordingly.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

.* So, it’s a good thing that Ediciones Nuevos Mundo, the publishing arm of The Friendship Association, published Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Comprehensive Guide by Nils Navarro, Cuban wildlife artist and naturalist , earlier this year. and Cuba.). The concluding chapter offers a mix of resource materials and finding aids. by Nils Navarro.

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Rare Birds: The Extraordinary Tale of the Bermuda Petrel and the Man Who Brought It Back from Extinction–A Review

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2013

She places the cahow’s tale within the larger story of how Bermuda’s endemic plants and wildlife, especially the Bermuda Cedar, were exploited and replaced with invasives that caused more destruction.

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A Birder’s Guide to The Wilderness Act

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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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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Research and Birding at Elkhorn Slough

Birding Ruili, Yunnan

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

Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

Effects of Ocean Warming on Marine Wildlife [Scientific Publication from U Washington]

The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

Flock to Marion

What Impact Will Drones Have on Birds?

A Birder Attends a (Virtual) Ornithology Conference – Part II

Snow Leopard hunt by Adam Riley (INDRI Ultimate Wildlife Tours)

Bird Litigation: Spotted Owl v. Barred Owl

An American Avocet in Rookery Bay

Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

15 expat-friendly countries for a birder to move to

U.S. Endangered Species Act: The System Works

Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men

Western Snowy Plover

“Hawk” vs. Hawk

There’s a bear! There’s a bear!

For Pheasants, Mo’ Women = Mo’ Problems

California Peregrines Victims of Their Own Success?

It’s On: The Rusty Blackbird Migration Blitz!

Love in the Time of Conjunctivitis

Dawn in South Carolina

Bird Litigation: “Standing” and the California Gnatcatcher

COMMENTS ON COLLECTING BIRDS: A Reply

I Remember Elephants

Life Along The Delaware Bay: A Book Review

Ligers in China

Birding Sukau, Sabah, Borneo

Of Nesting Spoonbills, Nestling Flamingos, Left-the-Nest Shearwaters, and Mystery Gulls

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

What is the National Bird of Honduras?

Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?

On Foundation Beyond Belief

Adonis Blue

Birding Lodges – Part 2 – Punta Cana Resort & Club

A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review

Terrifying Truth about Crow Intelligence

Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

Rare Birds: The Extraordinary Tale of the Bermuda Petrel and the Man Who Brought It Back from Extinction–A Review

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