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Birding, Conservation

The National Wildlife Refuge System: Birders Leading the Way

March 15, 2016 by Jason Crotty 5 Comments

Jason A. Crotty is a birder and lawyer living in Portland, Oregon. He has visited more than 40 National Wildlife Refuges in 20 states...

News, Politics

Have There Been Any Positive Aspects of the Malheur NWR Occupation?

February 24, 2016 by Larry 5 Comments

Just yesterday the FBI was able to complete its evidence gathering and clearing of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, returning the refuge back to...

Conservation, Politics

Tell Congress To Fully Fund The Land And Water Conservation Fund

November 18, 2015 by Larry 16 Comments

Created by Congress in 1965, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was a bipartisan commitment to safeguard natural areas, water resources and our...

Birding, Trips

A Gathering at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

November 4, 2015 by Larry 2 Comments

As I always do on the way home, following a short visit to the San Francisco Bay Area, I take in at least one...

Birds, Trips

Blue-winged Teal at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

March 25, 2015 by Larry 2 Comments

The Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) is not that common in California except along the coast, so I was pretty excited to discover several pair and...

Birds

What’s So Special About the Gadwall?

February 25, 2015 by Larry 5 Comments

Seriously? Just look at this drake. Pretty dapper wouldn’t you say? Pete Dunne calls the Gadwall (Anas strepera) the “Dapper Gray Dabbler.” Click on photos...

Birds

Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

February 11, 2015 by Larry 4 Comments

Red-shouldered Hawks (Buteo lineatus) are one of my favorite raptors and I am fortunate to have them nesting near my property. I hear them...

Conservation

The Duck Stamp and Lack of National Wildlife Refuge Funding

May 21, 2014 by Larry 9 Comments

The National Wildlife Refuge system is one of America’s greatest treasures. It preserves habitat, protects wildlife. and provides diverse nature experiences for visitors from...

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