What rhymes with “Oriole” and protects millions of birds of around 300 species? The Boreal Forest is that great northern forest that provides an unbelievable amount of habitat for an amazing array of colorful birds. Chestnut-sided Warbler, a Boreal bird The Boreal Forest has been under attack from various industries that would greatly harm the
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When it comes to Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) sales certain states stand out. As expected, states with lots of wetlands and hence, lots of duck hunters, lead the way in total duck stamps purchased since 1934. But as we know, the Duck Stamp has morphed into one of the nation’s best
The American Bird Conservancy is working to restore land around decommissioned mines. Partnered with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the goal is to manage habitat for breeding Cerulean Warblers, Wood Thrushes, and other mature forest birds. Golden-winged Warbler In addition to mature forest restoration the land is
“Saving Living Space for Living Things” through protection, restoration and stewardship of land, conservation of natural resources, and education. – Citizens for Conservation This is the mission of Citizens for Conservation (CFC), an organization located in Barrington, Illinois in Lake County. Their goals are to protect, inform and restore native plant and wildlife communities in
1992-1993 stamp featuring Spectacled Eider The Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp has been in place for 75 years, starting back in the 1934-1935 season with a Mallard. Since then, the stamp has changed a lot in quality and price. But one thing that has not changed is that 98% of the cost of the
The American Bird Conservancy has recently launched a new campaign “Act For Songbirds” in an attempt to provide better funding for migratory birds. The sole purpose is to pass Bill H.R. 5756 which would reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) at higher funding. This bipartisan, worthy bill would allow for more conservation projects
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Every time you buy a Duck Stamp, 98 cents of every dollar goes directly to the purchase and conservation of wildlife habitat. Artists compete to design the Duck Stamp and each year a winner is chosen to be the face of that year’s stamp. There is also a Junior Duck Stamp that helps conservation in
Prairies and grasslands offer some of the world’s most beautiful yet overlooked landscapes. From far away, they look messy and uninviting. Take a closer look and you may just find a surprise, a rattlesnake perhaps. Of course, in northern Illinois, we don’t have rattlesnakes but we have the next best thing, Rattlesnake Master {Eryngium yuccifolium}.
