10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In addition to these changes in classification and distribution, there are larger issues that may play a role in the overall future of the Galápagos as a protected area; conservationists are facing increasing pressure from the tourism industry and the international fishing industry. Some finches, like Mangrove Finch, have become elusive.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Sadly the great gannet colonies during the July to October period to protect the birds, but if you head up to Boundary Stream you’ll find a good mix of lowland and mountain forest where active management is keeping forest birds going. At sea there are also New Zealand Sea Lions and Southern Right Whales.
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Critter News
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
The deaths are a violation of the Marine Mammals Act and, because it’s a protected species, the shooting death of a Steller sea lion also violates the federal Endangered Species Act. Tags: wildlife crime seattle marine animals sea lions. Of course, will be there sufficient resources expended to catch the killers?
Critter News
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River. The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
I’ve been on a whale-watching trip in Orange County , twice gone out to Santa Cruz Island , and even visited Protection Island off the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. Now I had come close to doing pelagic trips out west before. Sabine’s Gulls are far too wonderful for this picture to represent them. I want to see more of them!
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