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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #90 on: July 30, 2018, 09:40:34 PM »

Abstract: A review of lead poisoning in swans (1994)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0742841394000212
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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #91 on: July 30, 2018, 09:42:45 PM »

Keeping loons common: State, preservationists, retailers team to save a NH icon from lead poisoning

http://www.sentinelsource.com/opinion/editorial/keeping-loons-common-state-preservationists-retailers-team-to-save-a/article_660f1a52-d4a7-53ec-a63a-19945c818079.html

NEW HAMPSHIRE | Early 2018 Loon Deaths from Lead Poisoning Prompt Message About Toxic Fishing Tackle: Tackle Buyback Program Launched to Help Anglers Switch from Lead Fishing Tackle

https://www.stl.news/new-hampshire-early-2018-loon-deaths-lead-poisoning-prompt-message-toxic-fishing-tackle/139939/



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Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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« Reply #92 on: July 30, 2018, 09:44:02 PM »

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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« Last Edit: July 30, 2018, 09:53:43 PM by T40cfr403 »
Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #94 on: July 30, 2018, 09:50:56 PM »

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #95 on: July 30, 2018, 10:05:02 PM »

Rare condor found dead near Laramie

http://www.powelltribune.com/stories/rare-condor-found-dead-near-laramie,15165

Rare California condor flies 500 miles to Wyoming, then dies

https://buckrail.com/rare-california-condor-flies-500-miles-to-wyoming-then-dies/


This California condor, seen perched in the Snowy Mountain Range near Medicine Bow National Forest, was the first confirmed sighting of the species in Wyoming in about 20 years. The bird was found dead this week.
Photo courtesy Libby Megna
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« Reply #96 on: July 30, 2018, 10:06:25 PM »

Wild Care Works with "Feisty" Loon

https://www.capecodtoday.com/article/2018/07/20/241030-Wild-Care-Works-Feisty-Loon


This loon had a lead poisoning level of 60.9. A level of only 9 is where treatment normally begins. (WCCC photo)
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« Reply #97 on: July 31, 2018, 12:55:40 PM »

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« Reply #98 on: July 31, 2018, 01:04:57 PM »

House Republicans Strip Protections From Wolves in Funding Bill (from June 6, 2018)

https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2018/endangered-species-attacks-06-06-2018.php

Quote: "House Republicans in the Appropriations Committee today passed legislation to fund the Department of the Interior for 2019 that includes riders to strip Endangered Species Act protection from gray wolves nationwide, delay protections for sage grouse and grizzly bears, and prohibit any federal agency from protecting public health and wildlife from toxic lead ammunition."

Get the Lead Out SCIENTIFIC REPORTS - https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/get_the_lead_out/scientific_reports.html

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« Reply #99 on: July 31, 2018, 01:10:01 PM »

Lead exposure found in Wellington's kākā

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12066940


Massey University research suggests lead exposure is a risk to Wellington's urban population of kākā, and a major source could be coming from the city's roofs. Photo / Supplied
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Abstract: Lead exposure in an urban, free-ranging parrot: Investigating prevalence, effect and source attribution using stable isotope analysis

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896971831026X

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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #100 on: August 02, 2018, 01:57:44 PM »

I saw the link on Tulsa's signature on Decorah Eagles 2018 post.  I do want to get more info on this.  I will check out the stuff on here later!  thx t40 ;)
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« Reply #101 on: August 23, 2018, 03:31:38 PM »

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« Reply #102 on: August 23, 2018, 05:08:23 PM »

LETTER: Veterinarian from New Waterford now 'soaring with the eagles'

http://www.capebretonpost.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor/letter-veterinarian-from-new-waterford-now-soaring-with-the-eagles-235100/


:( Dr. Helene Van Doninck sounds like a wonderful person.  She will be missed by many!
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« Reply #103 on: August 28, 2018, 02:56:53 PM »

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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« Reply #104 on: September 01, 2018, 08:04:50 PM »

Poisoning of birds highlights dangers of lead in bullets

https://www.lasvegasoptic.com/content/dangers-of-lead


Dr. Douglas Thal holds a golden eagle he found with lead poisoning on his family's Golondrinas ranch in November 2017. The eagle died later that night and since, Thal has been trying to raise awareness of the dangers lead bullets pose to wildlife.
Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
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