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Re: National Audubon Society to Election Winners: “Birds are telling us there is no time to lose to take bold, equitable and durable action on climate.”

Larry Jordan — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:21:16 -0000

Very interesting stats on membership and I appreciate national's views on the election and what needs to take place for a better future.

Re: ABA President Jeffrey Gordon at the Protect Santa Ana Protest March

Larry Jordan — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 17:09:07 -0000

First I want to thank you Jeff for being an awesome leader for the ABA and the environment! The videos are very inspiring and I am totally in awe of the crowd that was able to make this VERY important event. Luckily we have a couple of environmentally friendly Senators here in California but I contacted both of them about this issue as well as the myriad other important issues this administration is creating against the environment and our wildlife. Keep up the good work!

Re: Announcing the 2015 ABA Bird of the Year! / ¡Presentando al ABA Ave del Año del 2015!

Larry Jordan — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:22:40 -0000

One of my favorite birds! They have really cute chicks too ;-)

Re: Make Birders Count: Buy Your Duck Stamp Through the ABA

Larry Jordan — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:15:33 -0000

Terry, no matter what the actual name of the stamp is, the USFWS continually calls it the Duck Stamp. All anyone needs to do is go to their website or look at their literature to see that they continuously promote this "conservation stamp" to waterfowl hunters. Is there any doubt as to why waterfowl hunters buy the stamp? No. They buy the stamp because it is required to hunt waterfowl. Even non-waterfowl hunters don't buy the Duck Stamp.

The reason that birders are hesitant to buy the Duck Stamp are several. Most often mentioned are (1) many wildlife watchers, birders and photographers don’t want to support a stamp that is so intimately and historically associated with hunting (after all, it is a hunting license) and (2) Duck Stamp sales to non-hunters are not accurately calculated to reflect their contributions – which tends to short change the conservation goals of non-consumptive users.

Case in point - On March 5, 2014, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe announced the agency will expand hunting and fishing opportunities throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System, opening up new hunting programs on six refuges and expanding existing hunting and fishing programs on another 20 refuges.

Most wildlife watchers and photographers I know like to enjoy the refuges without hearing shotgun blasts disrupting the peace and quite of their outdoor experience. Obviously, the expansion of hunting opportunities on refuges would be something they would not consider a positive development.

In other words, the fact that the USFWS does not keep track of who buys the Duck Stamp leaves non-consumptive users of the refuge system no input on the policies implemented on refuge land. At this point it is probably pertinent to mention that the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (of which Duck Stamp proceeds make up only a percentage) have purchased only about 3% of refuge land. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/...

The fact that birders and other non-consumptive users of our refuge system want to be counted is so that we can have a voice in the policies enacted. To suggest that birders should buy shotguns and ammunition to bolster land conservation is absurd on its face. Many of us contribute far more than the $15 for a Duck Stamp to land, water and wildlife conservation through other channels and organizations.

We see no reason whatsoever that an additional stamp could not be created (just as the Junior Duck Stamp was) that would appeal to non-consumptive users. Why try to push unwilling purchasers to buy a stamp that they really don't want? Why not create a Wildlife Conservation Stamp that would naturally appeal to birders, photographers, hikers, kayakers, and the like? After all, we make up 76% of recreational visitor days on the National Wildlife Refuge System every year. Give us something we would be proud to purchase! http://wildlifeconservation...

Re: Dawns bloggy blog: Pink clouds at night ♥♥ Valentines delight

Larry Jordan — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:35:11 -0000

Beautiful post Dawn! Happy Valentines Day to you and Jeff. Your video is absolutely awesome!!

Re: Why Do Birds Sometimes Stand on One Leg?

Larry Jordan — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:17:55 -0000

Informative post Sam! I have seen many raptors perch on one leg, including a Peregrine Falcon. It's certainly nice to see a couple of young birders on the blogging scene. Keep up the good work!

Re: Ook, she wrote: Rather B Birdin: Red-Shouldered Macaw

Larry Jordan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:31:37 -0000

Beautiful photos of the Red-shouldered Macaw Jedediah! I so abhor the pet trade! The way they torture and kill so many birds every year is despicable! On a more positive note, Merry Christmas and a very healthy, happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours!

Re: Ook, she wrote: I'd Rather B Birdin: Grossbeak Starling

Larry Jordan — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:57:07 -0000

What an interesting bird Jedediah! I gad never heard of this bird before. You got some super shots of it. Thanks for sharing!

Re: Ook, she wrote: I'd Rather B Birdin: More Campground Birds

Larry Jordan — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:46:24 -0000

Fifteen Steller's Jays? That must have been VERY noisy! They certainly are beautiful birds though aren't they Jedediah? Nice shots of the more peaceful cooing Mourning Dove ;-)

Re: Stop the NRA’s Lead-Poisoning Legislation

Larry Jordan — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:29:37 -0000

This is a no-brainer. No one needs to use lead shot any longer. New ammunition that is lead free is available and comparable. What can possibly be the point of using poison ammunition in this day and age? This legislation is being voted on Monday November 26th so get that letter to your representative signed ASAP! Over two thirds of fatalities of the endangered California Condor are caused by lead poisoning. Come on, let's get the lead out of our environment!

Re: Shocking Amur Falcon Massacre in Nagaland

Larry Jordan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:33:46 -0000

This is appalling! I could barely stand to watch the video without getting physically sick to my stomach. Thank you for bringing this horrific slaughter into the light of day. People need to understand that the creatures of the Earth are not an unlimited resource for humans to exploit. I hope that educating the locals and solving some of the income issues in the region will change this behavior before it's too late.

Re: The Wedge Pack, a Washington State Wolf Pack, Exterminated Because Of One Arrogant Rancher

Larry Jordan — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:30:47 -0000

Thank you all for your overwhelming support on this issue. It saddens me to discover that this is a universal problem with governments and wildlife conservation. We need to act as a community to put an end to needless killings like these and hold the perpetrators responsible for our loss of wildlife, especially when they involve endangered species like the wolf or the badger in England mentioned by Gaina below.

Re: Ook, she wrote: I'd Rather B Birdin': Storks

Larry Jordan — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:56:18 -0000

Nice shots of the storks Jedediah! That Black Stork is really cool! I've never seen one before.

Re: Promote Our Logos

Larry Jordan — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:33:28 -0000

Hey Ken, how come most of our avitars don't show up here?

Re: Promote Our Logos

Larry Jordan — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:32:00 -0000

Thanks for doing such a great job on the logo Ken! I have placed it in my sidebar and it looks great! http://thebirdersreport.com/

Re: Dawns bloggy blog: I can't believe people do these things!

Larry Jordan — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:06:34 -0000

Thanks for sharing this Dawn. I had no idea that people did such cruel and stupid things like this to helpless animals as an organized behavior. I thought only sick people did this kind of stuff in secret. I have signed both petitions. This is just outrageous that the respective state authorities don't stop it!

Re: Dawns bloggy blog: Catbird at my dining window

Larry Jordan — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:56:49 -0000

Great shots of the Catbird Dawn. I really like the Chipping Sparrow though. It looks like it is coming right out of that flower.

Re: Dawns bloggy blog: Sometimes I get lucky~Blackburnian Warbler

Larry Jordan — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:53:35 -0000

Gorgeous images of the Blackburnian Warbler Dawn! It, of course, would be a lifer for me! I must get to Ohio next Spring!

Re: http://baynature.org/ptreyes-walkabout/an-easter-morning-hike-in-point-reyess-church-of-nature

Larry Jordan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:53:22 -0000

A beautiful excursion Jules!I'm sorry to hear of the decline of the Black Brant but I am thrilled that you came across the Burrowing Owl! What a pleasant surprise to know that there are still a few still living in the county.

Re: When a Snowy met the locals

Larry Jordan — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:58:33 -0000

Awesome photos guys. I'm glad you could get such excellent action shots without yourselves having to disturb the owl.

Re: Ook, she wrote: World Bird Wednesday: White-Eared Catbird

Larry Jordan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:57:40 -0000

Nice shots of a very cool looking bird Jedediah. A bird I have never heard of.

Re: Ook, she wrote: World Bird Wednesday: Superb Starling

Larry Jordan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:09:56 -0000

Superb for sure! Nice shot of a very interesting bird! Thanks for the information on this species that I knew nothing about.

Re: A Win For The Cranes

Larry Jordan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:08:10 -0000

Done!

Re: A Win For The Cranes

Larry Jordan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:56:18 -0000

This is indeed a win for the cranes and for all of us who fought to keep the eastern population of Sandhill Cranes free of hunting. One of the crane's most ardent supporters is Vickie Henderson of Vickie Henderson Art blog. Please go read her post on the Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival and all of her information on this exquisite bird.

Tennessee has put a two year hold on the hunting of Sandhill Cranes but the fight is not over yet! I urge everyone reading this post to follow and join this fight against Sandhill Crane hunting in the east. I also urge you to send a "Thank You" letter to President Obama for stopping the Keystone pipeline, even if temporarily.

Re: Ook, she wrote: Y is for Yellow-billed Stork

Larry Jordan — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:43:00 -0000

Nice shot of a really cool bird Jedediah! Thanks for the link to the video too! I hope everyone went to check that out. The bird flying in and the close up shots of these birds fishing in the shallow water is awesome!