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Proposed change to definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act
The Trump Administration is proposing to significantly limit the Endangered Species Act's power to preserve crucial habitats by changing the definition of "harm." The proposed rule change prohibits
By mdpethke@... · #2781 ·
cedar waxwing speed
Yesterday I drove under a flock of cedar waxwings with my cruise control set at 45 mph. The flock kept up for a while until they veered up and away. [Forest Service Shield] Stephen Shively Wildlife
By Shively, Steve- FS · #2780 ·
HB 581, banning balloon releases, will be on the House floor for a vote April 30
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE HB 581, banning balloon releases, should be back on the House floor tomorrow for a vote. Because it is enforced with fines, it is a bill that raises revenue, and thus requires
By mdpethke@... · #2779 ·
Balloons and wildlife - URGENT request
Hello LABIRD! WBRZ is doing a story today about HB581 which is proposing a ban on balloon releases. I sent them some comments and the attached photo and they are asking for more photos. I don't
By Jane Patterson · #2778 ·
Grey Gull
I saw what appears to have been a Grey Gull around 4:00pm about 3 miles west of Holly Beach. It was alone preening. I was looking down when it flew off.
By Dave Patton · #2777 ·
Peveto Woods Sanctuary parking
As spring migration moves into high gear, a reminder from Dave Patton, Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuaries Chair: Peveto birders, I would like to add that parking is always a problem at the end
By mdpethke@... · #2776 ·
Re: Grand Isle tolls--SCAM ALERT
Mac n all ¡ª I¡¯m regularly getting toll due notification texts and I don¡¯t even drive anymore. What a world we live in. Bill Fontenot 500 Saint Catherine St. Lafayette, LA 70506
By Bill Fontenot · #2775 ·
HB 581 to ban balloon releases
Rep. John Illg has filed bill HB581 that would prohibit the intentional outdoor release of filled balloons and imposes a fine on anyone caught doing so. Balloon releases are a particularly egregious
Re: Grand Isle tolls--SCAM ALERT
I¡¯ve had two similar experiences with the Causeway recently. Two trips consecutively. James W. Beck Estelle, Louisiana [email protected]> wrote:
By James W. Beck · #2773 ·
Grand Isle tolls--SCAM ALERT
Apparently the toll system has been hacked. I went to G.I. last Friday. Today I received a text that my payment deadline was 19 April in the amount of $8.96. I called Riverlink, and the very first
By Mac Myers · #2772 ·
REMINDER--BRAS Program -- Tiffany Kersten, May 1, 7:00 pm, at the NEW South Branch Library in Baton Rouge
Tiffany Kersten recounts her adventures when she pursued a Big Year birding record in 2021 Birdie Big Year with Tiffany Kersten Tiffany Kersten didn¡¯t set out to do a Big Year, but after a series
By mdpethke@... · #2771 ·
Legislative attacks on the nonprofit property tax exemption
As the Baton Rouge Audubon Society's treasurer, thanks to all of those who voted against Amendment 2 on Saturday's statewide ballot, which would have, among many other things, removed the
By mdpethke@... · #2770 ·
Feathers and Forests Swallow-tailed Kite event tomorrow in Natchitoches
Dear LABIRD, Join the Orleans Audubon Society and American Bird Conservancy for the "Feathers and Forests" event tomorrow at the Flying Heart Brewing & Pub in Natchitoches from 6-9 p.m. We're
By Jennifer Outlaw Coulson · #2769 ·
BRAS Program Recording - LA Nightjar Monitoring
The most recent BRAS Program recording has been posted to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/hERivOLHKZE?si=m1rqVpyk6ZYNSzPl PROGRAM TITLE: Louisiana Nightjar Monitoring PROGRAM
By Katie Percy · #2768 ·
grackles
A flock of grackles has taken to roosting at night in a stand of bamboo in my back yard this year. I'm not crazy about grackles but I'm more sympathetic when I look at the trend charts. They seem to
By Sandra Barbier · #2767 ·
waxwings
I saw cedar waxwings for the second day eating the berries on yaupons in the back yard, maybe +/- 30 birds. What's neat is that nothing has eaten the berries for at least the last couple of years,
By Sandra Barbier · #2766 ·
BRAS Program -- Tiffany Kersten, May 1, 7:00 pm, at the NEW South Branch Library in Baton Rouge
Tiffany Kersten recounts her adventures when she pursued a Big Year birding record in 2021 Birdie Big Year with Tiffany Kersten Tiffany Kersten didn¡¯t set out to do a Big Year, but after a series of
By mdpethke@... · #2765 ·
Upcoming LOS field trips
The following excursions are scheduled this spring with the referenced trip leaders. Email to register: melissaweaverbird@... Space may be limited, so don't delay. 29 March-Bayou Teche
By mdpethke@... · #2764 ·
LOS field trips
Let¡¯s try this again. Original post reformatted itself?and made?it doubly confusing! ?If it reformats again, I give up! 29 March-Bayou Teche NWR29 March-Bayou Sauvage5 April-Abita?Creek
By Melissa Weaver · #2763 ·
LOS field trips
Register for these upcoming field trips!Email melissaweaverbird@... 29 March-Bayou Teche NWR/Paul Schaub29 March-Bayou Sauvage NWR/John Nelson5 April-Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve/Harriett
By Melissa Weaver · #2762 ·