By Susan Saul The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving to weaken rules under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)—a law with a proven track record of success in protecting and recovering our most vulnerable birds. It continues to directly benefit nearly 100 of the country’s endangered and threatened bird species, including the Whooping Crane,Continue reading “Protect the Endangered Species Act”
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If You Are Headed to the Coast, Share the Shore!
brought to our attention by Don Rose Western Snowy Plovers, Horned Larks, and other wildlife use the sandy beach habitat. Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) suggests taking these steps to help keep plovers and other coastal wildlife safe:–Respect closures: Do not walk into the dunes beyond posted closure signs. –Dogs + Birds = Problems. Keep dogsContinue reading “If You Are Headed to the Coast, Share the Shore!”
Birds of a Feather – Taking Your Legislators Out Birding
Submitted by Don Rose One of the best ways to keep birds and habitat at the forefront of our legislators’ minds is to invite them birding. Join Washington Audubon for this month’s Birds of a Feather peer learning session with Audubon Washington’s contract lobbyist and a guest from National Audubon’s government affairs team joining to share insightsContinue reading “Birds of a Feather – Taking Your Legislators Out Birding “
ACTION ALERT: TELL CONGRESS TO REJECT FEDERAL LANDSALES IN THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL
By Susan Saul Republicans in Congress are working to pass a budget reconciliation bill that includes the mandatory sale of at least 2 million acres and up to 3.25 million acres of our public lands to private interests over the next 5 years. The proposal calls out Washington as one of 11 states where theContinue reading “ACTION ALERT: TELL CONGRESS TO REJECT FEDERAL LANDSALES IN THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL”
Lights Out: Providing Safe Passage for Nocturnal Migrants
Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and south in the fall, the majority of them flying at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way, they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings orContinue reading “Lights Out: Providing Safe Passage for Nocturnal Migrants”
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