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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #240 on: December 12, 2015, 08:39:02 AM »
Article I read yesterday about how they breed peregrine falcons.  I'd heard about this technique but never seen it (watch video).

http://centerofthewest.org/2015/12/09/how-hats-helped-save-the-peregrine-falcon/
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« Reply #241 on: December 12, 2015, 09:41:56 AM »
Quote from: ginger52 on December 12, 2015, 08:39:02 AM
Article I read yesterday about how they breed peregrine falcons.  I'd heard about this technique but never seen it (watch video).

http://centerofthewest.org/2015/12/09/how-hats-helped-save-the-peregrine-falcon/

ginger - I had never seen it, either, but there is a picture somewhere (Tribute video?) of Bob wearing the hat.  ;)
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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #242 on: December 12, 2015, 09:54:51 AM »
Quote from: T40cfr403 on December 12, 2015, 09:41:56 AM
Quote from: ginger52 on December 12, 2015, 08:39:02 AM
Article I read yesterday about how they breed peregrine falcons.  I'd heard about this technique but never seen it (watch video).

http://centerofthewest.org/2015/12/09/how-hats-helped-save-the-peregrine-falcon/

ginger - I had never seen it, either, but there is a picture somewhere (Tribute video?) of Bob wearing the hat.  ;)

T40 -- John Dingle told a story at Bob's celebration of life about Bob having John wear the hat.  He told John what to do but I don't think he filled him in on exactly what would happen.  Bob then grabbed the hat and rushed off to inseminate the female.  It was a pretty funny story. 
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« Reply #243 on: December 13, 2015, 01:11:13 AM »
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« Reply #244 on: December 13, 2015, 01:31:07 AM »
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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #245 on: December 13, 2015, 01:36:59 AM »
Here's the real story behind the Time photo shoot where a bald eagle attacked Donald Trump

http://www.businessinsider.com/handler-explains-why-eagle-tried-to-attack-trump-2015-12

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« Reply #246 on: December 13, 2015, 06:50:12 PM »
USFWS proposes migratory bird frameworks (i.e., season lengths and bag limits) in Minnesota.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/outdoors/recreation/3902699-outdoors-notebook-usfws-proposes-migratory-bird-frameworks
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« Reply #247 on: December 14, 2015, 09:11:14 PM »
What is considered normal for agricultural practices and harvest? I had no idea migratory bird hunting was regulated like this.

http://www.tylerpaper.com/TP-Business/228286/what-is-considered-normal-for-agricultural-practices-and-harvest
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« Reply #248 on: December 14, 2015, 09:12:30 PM »
Bald eagle rescued from Erie Canal dies. The article has some thoughtful insight into the ethics of trying to save injured wildlife.

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Bald-eagle-rescued-from-Erie-Canal-dies-6696144.php
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« Reply #249 on: December 14, 2015, 09:20:25 PM »
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Lots of different media coverage of the rescue of a sub-adult bald eagle in New Jersey.

Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Tree In New Jersey Backyard. Full video.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/12/10/bald-eagle-rescued-pittstown-new-jersey/

Badly injured bald eagle under care after 3-day rescue (WATCH)

http://nj1015.com/badly-injured-bald-eagle-removed-from-tree-after-3-day-rescue/

Bald Eagle Rescued From NJ Backyard Injured By Gun Shot

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/12/11/bald-eagle-rescued-from-nj-backyard-injured-by-gun-shot/

Story with even more detail:  Bald eagle rescued from N.J. backyard was shot in the leg, X-rays show

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2015/12/bald_eagle_rescued_from_nj_back_yard_was_shot.html

Update: Bald eagle recovering post surgery; second pellet found. And it also has lead poisoning.

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2015/12/bald_eagle_recovering_post_surgery_second_pellet_f.html

Another update:  Reward Offered in New Jersey Bald Eagle Shooting

http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2015/12/nj-bald-eagle-poaching-121415.html
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« Reply #250 on: December 14, 2015, 09:43:39 PM »
USFWS rarely intervened in projects that could risk endangered species.  :-\

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/14/government-rarely-intervened-projects-endangered-species
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