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Cliff Swallows and Pest Management

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It is illegal for any person to take, possess, transport, sell, or purchase them or their parts, such as feathers, nests, or eggs, without a permit. Because IT IS ILLEGAL TO INTERFERE WITH NESTING BIRDS!! Herein lies the problem. As a result, certain activities affecting swallows are subject to legal restrictions 1.

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The Marsh Wren Singing and Gathering Nesting Material

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The nests can also serve as shelter for newly fledged young and for adults, especially during winter in resident populations like those in the California central valley. Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 2.

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Birding Pulau Ubin-Singapore

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There are plenty of lookouts and shelters, but there is no drinking water available at the toilet facilities, so you need to carry plenty of water. It is illegal to feed wild animals, take animals, birds and insects and it is also illegal to release animals in Singapore.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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Waller, who gave one interview to Hammer, adamantly denies any illegal connection to Lendrum, despite allegations made by Mullins. If you are looking for a ‘good read’ while you are sheltering in place, this is a very good choice–entertaining, part true crime thriller, part journalistic puzzle, part educational.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Understanding that threats to animals can range from illegal trafficking to utter exploitation, these leaders strive to promote the safety and protection sanctuaries offer our fury, feathered, four-legged friends. PAC 911: Phoenix Animal Care Coalition.

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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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It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears.

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City of Albuquerque Being Sued for Trap-Neuter-Release Program

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From the American Bird Conservancy : The mayor of Albuquerque and the director of the city’s animal welfare department have been named in a lawsuit alleging that the officials have committed animal cruelty by allowing certain illegal and improper animal management practices to occur related to abandonment of stray cats.