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Conservation

Can we talk about Cecil the Lion?

August 12, 2015 by Duncan 2 Comments

Hi there. I can’t help noticing that you’ve just posted an angry story about Cecil the Lion on your timeline. I get that you’re...

Conservation

#CeciltheLion is a dangerous direction for conservation

August 5, 2015 by Duncan 1 Comment

Another day, another dead lion erupting in the world’s media, another opportunity for me to annoy my few remaining anti-hunting friends. Joy. There isn’t too...

Birds

Avian influenza H5N2 in the Mississippi and Pacific Flyways

April 21, 2015 by Greg 3 Comments

What is H5N2 Avian Influenza? H5N2 is a bird influenza virus that is making news. This mainly affects domestic fowl, and in this sense...

Conservation

All Three Populations of North American Trumpeter Swans Are Increasing

January 28, 2015 by Larry 9 Comments

Following my local list serve I was pleased to read that there were two Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator), one adult and one immature, hanging out...

Conservation

Birds On The Brink

December 17, 2014 by Greg 1 Comment

There’s been some interesting bird research lately, having to do with the origin of birds (new analysis of new and old fossils) and the...

News

This Week in Bird News: Win (Gunnison Sage Grouse), Lose (Bird Flu), or Draw (European Blackbirds)

November 19, 2014 by Meredith Mann No Comments

Finally some good-ish news for the Gunnison Sage Grouse: The boomers of the Rocky Mountain states have finally been granted “threatened species” protection. Which means hopefully their...