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Endangered Species Act: Potential Downlisting for Hawaiian Goose (nene)

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More than 50 years ago, the Hawaiian Goose (Nene) was one of the first birds listed under the Endangered Species Act, part of the inaugural “ Class of 1967 ”. predator control, habitat management for feral ungulates and nonnative plants). Due to substantial improvements in its population and its prospects, the U.S.

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A Corn Crake in New York State!

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Hopefully, its reaction to any feral cats in the area will be the same as its reactions to birders–run! Do people keep Corn Crakes?…maybe …maybe there’s a secret Corn Crake breeding farm out in Gilgo Beach. I should go. No wonder–our Corn Crake seemed oblivious to the cars speeding past it.

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Creature Update

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From the feral cats of Project Treadstone to Charles' back surgery to problems with Violet's Vetsulin (insulin for dogs), we had more than our share of issues. Dogs have died from hypoglycemia due to Vetsulin and there is a class action lawsuit. As many of you know, 2009 was chock full of creature-related drama for me.

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

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Case in point: some of my family members have become active with feral cat colony organizations. On the one hand, it’s better than doing nothing with a feral cat colony. But I don’t agree with the supplemental feeding that happens with feral cats–if you’re gonna call them wildlife, treat them as such.