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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #8326 on: January 30, 2019, 08:05:53 PM »

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« Reply #8327 on: January 30, 2019, 08:07:28 PM »

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« Reply #8328 on: January 30, 2019, 08:10:04 PM »

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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #8329 on: January 30, 2019, 08:11:19 PM »

There are Sarus cranes in my paddy field: changing community perceptions to conserve an endangered bird

https://india.mongabay.com/2019/01/30/there-are-sarus-cranes-in-my-paddy-field-changing-community-perceptions-to-conserve-an-endangered-bird/

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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #8330 on: January 31, 2019, 02:45:01 PM »

This bird's drumming on his body lures the ladies

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2019/02/how-frigatebird-courtship-display-attracts-females/?cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=Editorial::add=Animals_20190131::rid=27536634995


A ballooned red chest signals that a male magnificent frigatebird is seeking a female partner.
Photograph by TUI DE ROY, MINDEN PICTURES
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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #8331 on: January 31, 2019, 05:06:06 PM »

The tale of the albatross and the algorithm

https://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/news/tale-albatross-and-algorithm?utm_source=BirdLife+International+News+Notifications&utm_campaign=b67eb5d85b-Summary_news_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4122f13b8a-b67eb5d85b-133930605&mc_cid=b67eb5d85b&mc_eid=e3dcb8e6b3




Seabirds scavenging on bait, like this juvenile black-browed albatross, often become hooked on longlines and subsequently drown.  Dimas Gianuca
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« Reply #8333 on: January 31, 2019, 05:29:27 PM »

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« Reply #8334 on: January 31, 2019, 05:39:42 PM »

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks raptor closures start Friday

http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_32418933/boulder-open-space-and-mountain-parks-raptor-closures


An osprey clutches a fish as it flies over Cattail Pond near the Boulder County Fairgrounds in March 2017. Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is instituting seasonal closures to protect raptors during their nesting season. (Matthew Jonas / Staff Photographer)
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« Reply #8335 on: January 31, 2019, 10:08:36 PM »

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« Reply #8337 on: February 01, 2019, 03:53:41 PM »

12 poisoned eagles found on Vancouver Island

https://www.thegoldenstar.net/news/12-poisoned-eagles-found-on-vancouver-island/


Veterinary technicians at VCA Canada Island Animal Hospital treat two bald eagles after a spate of poisonings in North Cowichan this past week. (Submitted)

Update: Eagle found poisoned in Lake Cowichan soars to freedom after recovering

https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/eagle-found-poisoned-in-lake-cowichan-soars-to-freedom-after-recovering-1.4278109

Two poisoned bald eagles released in the Cowichan Valley after recovery

https://www.cheknews.ca/poisoned-bald-eagle-released-in-the-cowichan-valley-530366/


An eagle that nearly died after it was poisoned by possibly eating a euthanized animal carcass was released in Duncan Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. (CTV Vancouver Island)
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« Reply #8338 on: February 02, 2019, 06:12:02 PM »

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« Reply #8339 on: February 02, 2019, 06:15:29 PM »

Rare raptor's health improving after its rescue from snowstorm

https://www.pressherald.com/2019/01/21/rare-raptors-health-improving-after-being-rescued-during-snowstorm/


The great black hawk that has been living at Deering Oaks in Portland was found on the ground unable to stand on Sunday. It was taken to Avian Haven and was alert and standing Monday morning. Photo courtesy of Avian Haven

Update: The birding community is mourning the death of a rare hawk that settled in Maine

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2019/02/01/maine-rare-great-black-hawk-dead

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