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JULY 16, 2013

An African Penguin peers protectively around its fluffy chick. Formerly known as Jackass Penguins , a reference to their strange braying calls, African Penguins have become the unofficial mascots of marine conservation in the region. And I recently returned to my home-town to get reacquainted with these little beauties.

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Penguins South Africa Sharks Leopards 250

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MARCH 20, 2012

It is accused of driving native species out and it has the protection of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act withheld from it. The species I refer to is, of course, the House Sparrow Passer domesticus. One reason it is so widely disliked is its ubiquity, another is the fact that it is an introduced species. We thought so.

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Sparrows 2010 Campaign America 196

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Thanks to fortunate foresight, a lot of land was set aside in Costa Rica as national parks and protected areas (and some of these are easily accessed) but the best forest still happens to be at the terminus of the road and en route, you will be treated to species deficit birding in plenty of pastures.

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Costa Rica San Jose Sharks Monkeys 257

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JANUARY 7, 2014

We worship birds, we hunt birds, we protect birds, and, yes, we eat birds. I found this use of ‘regular people’s’ stories initially disjointing; it threw my librarian concept of a reference book out of whack. But, this is not a reference book in the classic sense. As they say, the relationship is complicated.

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Egypt Birds Albania Eagles 244

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JANUARY 15, 2014

References: 1 Birds of North America Online , 2 Center for Biological Diversity , 3 Bond, M. I’ll leave you with this video by the US Forest Service that sums up the situation pretty well, plus it starts out with a Black-backed Woodpecker nestling that is really cool. Siegel and, D. Craig, editors.

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Woodpeckers California South Dakota Chad 215

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

Although a few other North American birds are capable of controlled hypothermia, only the Pygmy Nuthatch links hypothermia with protected roost sites and communalism. References: 1 Birds of North America Online. Pairs roost together; juveniles roost with parents, and collectives of several flocks roost together.

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North America America California Collecting 172

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APRIL 19, 2016

This example is important because it appears that the protector species, not just the protected species, gains a benefit, the latter having been documented many times before. For the many breeding birds facing high nest-predation pressure, enemy-free space can be gained by nesting near more formidable animals for physical protection.

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Alligators Leopards Protection Rabbits 172

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

When we refer to an American Robin , we all immediately know the precise species in question. The California Scrub-Jay is an example, as the version of Sibley on my shelf refers to it as a Western Scrub-jay. (The Laws and regulations can be updated over time ( e.g., the list of birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ).

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Birds Laws 2020 Jordan 264

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JULY 17, 2012

My morning routine has already been simplified down to the essentials – roll out of bed and out from under the protective mosquito net, pull on dirty odorous field clothes, munch down a quick breakfast. Not good, I think – it will probably be another scorcher.

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Eggs Venezuela Porcupines 2008 269

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MAY 19, 2013

If you doubt the spikes I am referring to then do not fear! Spikes in bushes protect Star Finch from predators. There are plenty of raptors in the area and of course they were not taking any risks. Three Star Finch. I photographed them as well!

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Australia Fish Protection Rights 191

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

A study examining this relationship was recently published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin (full reference below). This equates to a loss of US$126 million in gross revenue and from 42,500 to 80,900 fewer hectares of wetland and upland hectares protected. allowing access for duck hunting with a reduced bag limit, another ($30?)

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Ducks Hunters Hunting Wildlife 256

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MARCH 15, 2011

Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) Do you know of any references for this? Dawn and Sharon are neighbours, but the males move freely through and between the two areas. yes you, Dawn, coy.

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2011 Breeders Deer Breeding 235

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

; the development of field-based ornithological research in Europe and Great Britain; a quick step back through the history to look at bird protection, conservation, and our precarious future, with a focus on Birkhead’s long-term (50 years!) The listing of birds in the text (common and scientific names and cross-references) is a puzzle.

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Dissection Birds Europe Eggs 264

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APRIL 11, 2020

There are very few reports from sites further afield although with all public and most private parks closed, a birder can’t go to such official protected areas anyways. It sounds like Polynesia but in Costa Rica, this just refers to the southern, more humid part of the Pacific slope. The South Pacific.

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Costa Rica Birds Mississippi Woodpeckers 264

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DECEMBER 8, 2018

“Cangreja” means crab in Spanish and refers to the shape of the mid-sized peak at the center of the protected area. On account of its remote nature, this is one of the lesser known protected areas in Costa Rica but that doesn’t keep it from being an excellent area for birding.

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Costa Rica San Jose Falcons Birds 203

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Their strong presence here at Nanhui in combination with their highly threatened status should be a good argument to protect Nanhui better. In case the local government needs further incentives to protect Nanhui, Oriental Storks are also listed as endangered. Can’t say I heard this though.

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Birds Japan Germany Ducks 264

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The money is intended to create and protect national parks, areas around rivers and lakes, national forests, and national wildlife refuges from development, and to provide matching grants for state and local parks and recreation projects. References: 1 Land and Water Conservation Fund , 2 50 Years of Conserving America the Beautiful.

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Legislation Montana Wyoming Idaho 196

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MAY 21, 2014

It preserves habitat, protects wildlife. References: 1 US Fish & Wildlife Service , 2 US Fish & Wildlife Service , 3 US Fish & Wildlife Service , 4 US Fish & Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge system is one of America’s greatest treasures. According to the latest (2013) report by the U.S.

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Ducks Wildlife Hunting Hunters 263

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Would you support a Wildlife Conservation Stamp to invigorate the world’s largest network of protected areas dedicated to wildlife conservation? References: 1 Birds of North America Online , 2 Defenders of Wildlife. Do you enjoy National Wildlife Refuges? Birds dabbling ducks ducks National Wildlife Refuges Northern Shoveler'

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Sacramento Defenders Of Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Ducks 201

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JUNE 28, 2013

Though the name Packer is derived from some guy who built a cabin nearby*, Lewis and Clark called it the Quamash Meadow, and my friends here in Missoula refer to it as “the camas fields” to this day. Today, the camas fields rest protected in the vast bosom of the Clearwater National Forest. It seems more appropriate.

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Idaho Mules Wolves Buffalo 185

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MAY 27, 2020

A Mangrove Rail called continuously for about twenty minutes from within the protective cover of the mangrove. We paid a visit to a patch fondly referred to as the “toucan spot” – in fact I wrote about it here – and were not disappointed. Carib Grackles and Pied Water Tyrants darted around as well. White Hawk.

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Trinidad Pelicans Humane Fish 264

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JULY 19, 2017

This little town of about 100 is located right next to what is considered the largest coral reef in all of Mexico [link] which is very well protected with in the boundaries of a Federal Marine Reserve. The highlight of the porch, was the beautiful bird bath, or “Cabo Pulmo Poolside”, as we started to refer to it.

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Mexico California Protection Birds 189

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

In birding circles, we refer to the northern and eastern part of Costa Rica as the Caribbean Slope. The owners have been protecting the forest and using it as a natural teaching lab for several years and the matriarch makes delicious home-cooked meals.

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Costa Rica Puerto Rico Birds Owls 264

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

under the 1969 Endangered Species Conservation Act and later transferred to the 1973 Endangered Species Act; then protected with other birds of prey under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act through agreement with Mexico, but not Canada, in 1972 1. They were officially listed as Endangered in 1970 in the U.S.

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Falcons Wildlife Sacramento Endangered Species 183

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MARCH 1, 2011

However, the species sometimes referred to as the Barbary Duck appears very much out of place just about everywhere else. While most domestic ducks descend from the mighty Mallard , the other barnyard duck is the much maligned Muscovy. Actually, this lean, hardy bird has lots of fans in kitchens and at tables all over the world.

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Ducks 2011 Deer Costa Rica 235

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

It puts our ecologically valuable wildlife at risk and disrespects the men and women charged with protecting our natural resources. References: 1 National Wildlife Refuge Association. Allowing armed occupiers to take over public lands sets a dangerous precedent.

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Extremist Oregon Wildlife illegal 208

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APRIL 12, 2011

reduce traffic casualties amongst Badgers , get the White-tailed Eagle back as a breeding bird, increase the number of protected plant species etc.). In my courses, this is the main objective: to understand one’s own frame of reference and value system, and that of other parties. so far you have focussed on European nature.

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Badgers Ethics Africa Spain 145

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The descriptions of the territory’s birds, seals, whales, introduced mammals, invertebrates, and plants are written within the framework of the conversationist, so it is more than a field guide, it is a record of endangered wildlife and the efforts being made to protect it.

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Georgia Penguins Wildlife Whales 196

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JUNE 20, 2012

All swallows are included under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 as migratory insectivorous birds and as such are protected by state and federal regulations. v=gJma0Szy8R8 References: 1 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, June 2005. Herein lies the problem.

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San Diego illegal California South America 165

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MARCH 25, 2021

Clearly, European Breeding Bird Atlas 2 is primarily intended for scientists and policy makers to protect and save these species, but how about an ordinary birder? Many species have moved their ranges northward by an average of 28 km / 17.4 mi (ca 1 km per year) in response to the climate changes.

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Europe Breeding Denmark Russia 264

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The birds conservation chapter deals with two bird protection organisations, BirdLife Cyprus of the (southern) Republic of Cyprus, the Greek part of this divided island (internationally recognised), and KUSKOR of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (only recognized by Turkey). It ends with the already mentioned birdwatching sites.

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Cyprus Saudi Arabia Europe Birds 264

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JUNE 17, 2015

Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” The refuge was established in 1958 to protect and enhance habitat for migratory birds. The refuge is already open to upland game hunting and sport fishing.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Louisiana 171

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APRIL 23, 2020

Yet, with larger protected areas things get more complicated. The only references in that chapter are to biomes, “the tropical thorn forest area” and “the Banni Grassland area”, which is not marked and is next to impossible to locate on any map (not the least because of the very few rather low quality maps available to travellers).

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India Lions 2020 Groups 264

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AUGUST 31, 2011

As I have explained before these islands are the best place for a lot of the birding here because they are more easily protected from introduced mammals which wreck such havoc on the wildlife here. It was to one such island that I went to this week, Matiu /Somes Island in Wellington Harbour.

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Penguins New Zealand Parrots Fur 165

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JULY 4, 2019

Out of 656 pages, the first 32 are devoted to the usual introductory chapters on how to use this book, weather and habitats, species richness, diversity and migrations, and an overview of the conservation in Ecuador, including a map of protected areas.

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Ecuador South America 2006 Venezuela 201

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The book serves as a model of how our environmental success stories can be presented to the non-birding public, the citizens and legislators who are responsible for funding conservation projects and habitat protection. I was very surprised not to see any reference at all to Jim Wright’s excellent Meadowlands Nature Blog.

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New Jersey Legislation Mammals Pigs 201

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MAY 24, 2009

These activities are protected by the First Amendment. The AETA is so broad and unclear it could be used to suppress lawful protests and boycotts by any activists across the spectrum, no matter what the issue. The law must be struck down.” I have to say, this is pretty lame.

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