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Baltimore: My Hometown and Now a City for the Birds
I grew up in Baltimore and still love all the special things about it: neighborhood pride, crab cakes, and the Inner Harbor. There is even more to be proud of in Baltimore these days, such as successful sports teams, economic… Read more >
Photo of the Day: Tree Swallow Scuffle
This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. Read more >
Public Responds, Bison Aren’t A “Creeping Cancer”
Just a few weeks ago, it looked like the effort to return wild bison to tribal lands would be stopped just as it was gaining ground. It looked like the dreams that culminated in the release of more than… Read more >
Weekly News Roundup- May 17, 2013
House Farm Bill Needs Critical Improvements for Soil, Water and Wildlife May 16- Late last evening, the House Committee on Agriculture passed its version of the 2013 farm bill. “We commend Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson… Read more >
On Endangered Species Day, Right Whales Remind Us to Work Together
Today’s climate crisis drips with urgency. Stories of species loss and habitat destruction roll in, and repeatedly underscore the reality of how quickly we need to get our act together and comprehensively address climate change. I highlight comprehensively because today… Read more >
Symbol of Success: America’s Bald Eagle and the Endangered Species Act
The most iconic of Endangered Species Act success stories is the recovery of the bald eagle, our national symbol. Magnificent in stature and beautiful to behold, the bald eagle very nearly disappeared from the lower-48 states, in contrast to an… Read more >
It’s Endangered Species Day, Fantastic, Now What?
Endangered Species day is May 17 and it’s special because we’re also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act! This single piece of legislation has prevented countless extinctions and protected animals and wildlife habitat from the harmful impact… Read more >
Photo of the Day: Flight of the Green Heron
Juvenile green heron flying Photo by Flickr member Wildlifeshoots Do you love nature photos? Check out the amazing entries or sign up for the 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. Read more >
House Farm Bill Needs Critical Improvements for Soil, Water and Wildlife
“Committee missed important opportunities to save taxpayer dollars through commonsense conservation measures.” Late last evening, the House Committee on Agriculture passed its version of the 2013 farm bill. “We commend Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN)… Read more >
Photo of the Day: Nuttall’s Woodpeckers
Nuttall’s woodpeckers feeding their fledgling in Los Osos, California Photo by Donald Quintana Gardening For Wildlife Create habitat for woodpeckers and other wildlife species in your yard or garden by providing food, water, cover, and places to raise young. Learn… Read more >
