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Florida to buy 'missing link' of Everglades for $1.7 billion - CNN.com

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:42:49 -0000

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Yes! Make Restoration a BIG reality! posted by athmusicfan

Tags: conservation ecology environment everglades nature restoration

Posted by: athmusicfan

Environmental deal sets aside L.A.-sized land tract - CNN.com

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:30:21 -0000

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Tejon Ranch, about 60 miles north of Los Angeles, is a critical habitat for condors

A group of environmentalists and the owners of a large stretch of wilderness have reached a deal that would set aside the largest parcel of land for conservation in California history.

Tags: bird bird watching birds conservation ecology environment nature science

Posted by: athmusicfan

12 new species in Brazil

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:49:19 -0000

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a dwarf woodpecker

Other outstanding new findings include a dwarf woodpecker of the genus Picumnus

Tags: bird bird watching birds conservation ecology environment nature

Posted by: athmusicfan

Ailing Rivers Need Urgent Care, Groups Warn

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:05:11 -0000

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Another non-birding article with bird conservation implications. posted by athmusicfan

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Andrew Fahlund, vice president for conservation for American Rivers, said every region of the country will eventually be affected either by water pollution or overconsumption.

Tags: conservation ecology environment nature water

Posted by: athmusicfan

The Great Migration Crisis

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:12:45 -0000

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The falls in numbers are so sharp and widespread that ornithologists are waking up to a major new environmental problem - the possibility that the whole system of bird migration between Africa and Europe is running into trouble.

Tags: bird bird watching birds conservation ecology environment nature science

Posted by: athmusicfan

Road Kill Stats Surprising

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:13:21 -0000

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Another non-bird article with bird habitat implications. posted by athmusicfan

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A surprising new study on road kill suggests some species, particularly amphibians, are so often victims of motorists that the phenomenon may help explain the decline of entire populations.

Tags: conservation eco environment nature science transportation

Posted by: athmusicfan

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:49:31 -0000

Tags: bird conservation nature texas

Posted by: seanbrady

Discovery News : Discovery Channel

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:10:37 -0000

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Not an article about birds, but certainly something that may have an impact on birds. Also an model of how this, shade grown coffee, and other projects can help the lives of those living in impovrished lands and the natural resources at the same time. posted by athmusicfan

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The seed-planting is part of a remarkable yet low-tech pilot project, designed as a model to improve the lives of desert coastal communities by using the salt-water trees to increase fish numbers, provide feed to raise livestock -- and combat desertification.

Tags: agriculture conservation desertification eritrea hunger poverty

Posted by: athmusicfan

Sibley Guides Notebook

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:15:30 -0000

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Sean - As you are from Texas, I figured that you would find the info about the proposed border wall very interesting. posted by athmusicfan

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More of "let's follow the rules only if they benefit our interests and ignore them if we don't" politics from Washington. posted by athmusicfan

Border Fence puts Texas birds and birding at risk

Tags: bird bird watching birds conservation nature science sibley

Posted by: athmusicfan

www.ebird.org

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:48:27 -0000

Tags: bird bird watching birds conservation cornell ebird nature

Posted by: athmusicfan