Bird conservation comes in many ways from many people and organizations. Conserving habitat for ducks (and other waterfowl) helps increase populations of these birds along with many other wetland and prairie bird species. Ducks Unlimited is a leading force for bird conservation and although they represent hunters, birders benefit greatly from their efficient conservation efforts.
Category: Bird Conservation
Sipping for Sakers: Interview with Rick Harness on Saker Falcon Conservation
The following is an interview with Rick Harness who is spearheading efforts to save Saker Falcons in Mongolia from power line electrocutions. [Some responses are from Marty Niles, president of Cantega, which focuses on power system protection. This is part of the combined efforts of Burning Hawk Wines and Birdfreak.com to raise money and awareness
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Sipping for Sakers: Join the Effort to Save Saker Falcons
As many of you know, our friends at Burning Hawk Wines are on a mission to pair the enjoyment of fine wine with the protection of birds. This ties tightly with our mission at Birdfreak to promote the efforts of bird conservation from all levels. So, for the month of October, Birdfreak.com has teamed up
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37 Reasons You Need the Thesis WordPress Theme
WordPress is the number one blogging platform that runs a wide range of world class blogs. But it is also the perfect choice for anyone wanting to get their new idea or product, or to just share to the world what you think. Thesis is a premium (paid for) theme that fully enhances your blogging
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The Greatest Bird Conservationist That Could Have Been – Ted Parker
Born in 1953 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Theodore A. Parker III started young as a naturalist. Ted’s obsession for birds grew strongly as a teenager and he became known as a “birding phenom” at this young age. Ted’s enthusiasm, charisma, and dedication to birds quickly earned him national recognition among the birding community. His obsession and
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Get Your Duck (Conservation) Stamp Now!
Federal Duck Stamps are the single best way to conserve habitat for birds and other wildlife. 98% of the $15.00 cost goes directly to improving and purchasing habitat. This is land that is not just for ducks or duck hunters. Purchase your stamp (get two!) here.
Promoting the Duck Stamp for Conservation through Mapping
Jennifer Outcalt (Veery) took a Cartography class at Northern Illinois University to learn more about creating maps. She was required to do an independent mapping project and chose a topic that would promote the use of Duck Stamps. The basic idea/question for the project turned out to be: Where does the money come from and
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Banding Birds at Birdfest 2009
Each year during the month of May, Sand Bluff Bird Observatory (SBBO) hosts their Bird Fest. This festival centers around teaching the public about the wonders of birds, specifically focusing on the process of bird banding (or ringing). Each year we try to stop in for a little bit but this is also the weekend
