Fwd: Trump Administration Bird Policy

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In case you missed it.

A Trump Policy 'Clarification' All but Ends Punishment for Bird Deaths

A Trump Policy 'Clarification' All but Ends Punishment for Bird Deaths In one of its first environmental acts, the Trump administration absolved businesses from responsibility for "in...

Ocean Issues - The Safina Center petition for Long Island Sound protection

http://safinacenter.org/ocean-issues/?fbclid=IwAR23lKmBsJ0EtR9v_R-C7wNGVZ3yKxnyhBDnwStyRtDWSTtHWOH6heXXP2M#Plum

Liberty State Park is not for sale. At any price | Editorial - nj.com

https://www.nj.com/opinion/2019/12/liberty-state-park-is-not-for-sale-at-any-price-editorial.html

Liberty State Park is not for sale. At any price | Editorial - nj.com

https://www.nj.com/opinion/2019/12/liberty-state-park-is-not-for-sale-at-any-price-editorial.html

bird-friendly-materials-bill

http://www.nycaudubon.org/bird-friendly-materials-bill?fbclid=IwAR0rL2Fry2PypyqsGKzti7cs39m7O2n6hNnK44IQRXxB59z-YJ7jn8t_XdU

Council bill would make new NYC buildings use bird-friendly glass - New York Daily News

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-bird-friendly-glass-rafael-espinal-20191209-v5zypt3vkfgojgw2ghqxwi5c7i-story.html

Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains – Collective Evolution

https://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/04/08/doctors-explain-how-hiking-actually-changes-our-brains/

Liberty Park urgent action to save Protection Act from billionaire's natural area land grab

I'm plugging this urgent link for new Jersey green. If u want to help or forward to jersey friends thanks. The Brooklyn bird club has visited this locale in the past

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Fwd: GBT Going National

Plugging for grassland habitats, a critical need...

"Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature."   --Friedrich Nietzsche

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From: Grassland Bird Trust <info@grasslandbirdtrust.org>
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Sent: Tue, Nov 19, 2019 9:37 am
Subject: GBT Going National

11/19/2019 eNews View this email in your browser NATURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS - VISION & TAKEAWAYS FROM RALLY 2019 RALLY is the annual National Land Trust Conference, held this year in Raleigh, N.C., where Land Trust staff and board members from across the U.S. gather to learn about diverse topics, share their knowledge and gain the skills they need to grow their mission. Grasslands are the fastest disappearing habitat in the U.S. Yet they are second only to forests in their ability to capture and store carbon. We need to conserve and restore 1.7 million acres of grassland a year to achieve the carbon limits set by the Paris Climate Agreement. That's why GBT is embarking on an ambitious plan to greatly expand grassland conservation across the U.S. by forging strategic partnerships with government agencies, other land trusts, organizations and stakeholders across the country. "We're working to build a national coalition for grassland conservation," said Laurie LaFond, GBT's Executive Director. "We spoke to potential partners at RALLY and there's a lot of interest. We're already scheduling meetings." She said GBT plans to continue to acquire and permanently protect more critical grassland habitat. They are also developing new conservation tools for landowners and companies who want to help conserve birds. PHOTO: GBT Board Member Paloma Spina (left), Board Secretary Scott Pulver (middle) and Executive Director Laurie LaFond (right) joined nearly 2,000 of their colleagues at RALLY in October. They came away inspired to take GBT's conservation program to the next level! Special thanks to Connie Hasko for donating air miles and hotel points so Scott could attend, and to Paloma for donating her air miles to GBT!   3 BILLION BIRDS LOST   The U.S. and Canada have lost more than 2.9 billion birds since 1970, according to a Cornell Lab of Ornithology and American Bird Conservancy report. Grassland bird species suffered the steepest declines, losing 53% of their population, or more than 720 million birds!   Widespread loss and degradation of habitat from agricultural intensification and urbanization caused the largest declines.  Feral and free-roaming domestic cats kill 2 billion birds a year, while collisions with glass, buildings and other structures and widespread use of pesticides kill hundreds of millions more.  "The story is not over," said coauthor Michael Parr, president of American Bird Conservancy.  "There are so many ways to help save birds."  Parr said policy decisions such as strengthening the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are needed.  "We can also work to ban harmful pesticides and properly fund effective bird conservation programs.  Each of us can make a difference with everyday actions that together can save the lives of millions of birds... like making windows safer for birds, keeping cats indoors and protecting habitat." LEARN MORE HERE Your donation of $25 or more will automatically renew your membership for the year.  Benefits include FREE guided bird walks, owl tours and discounted admission to Winter Raptor Fest! UPCOMING EVENTS BUY ONE GET ONE Winter Raptor Fest VIP Passes!! Makes a great holiday gift for family and friends! Friday, 11/29 & Monday, 12/2 ONLINE ONLY          Be on the lookout for a special e-blast with a link to this great deal the week of Thanksgiving!! GBT joins the 2nd Annual Adirondack Christkindlmarkt Friday December 6th: 3pm-9pm Saturday December 7th: 11am - 9pm Sunday December 8th: 10am - 4pm Come find our booth and decorate owl ornaments at this family fun outdoor European styled Christmas Market.  Featuring close to 50 vendors to shop from, horse drawn carriage rides, Mr.& Mrs. Claus, entertainment, children's activities, food vendors and traditional hot gluhwein (hot mulled wine).      LEARN MORE HERE Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Copyright © 2019 Grassland Bird Trust, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or gave us permission to contact you. Our mailing address is: Grassland Bird Trust P.O. Box 82 Fort Edward, NY 12828 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

What do wildlife need in winter? Plants! | The Humane Society of the United States

https://www.humanesociety.org/news/what-do-wildlife-need-winter-plants

Beetlemania ends! Invasive Asian longhorned beetle banished from city

Very good news

https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/10/11/beetlemania-ends-invasive-asian-longhorned-beetle-banished-from-city/

Pretty Poison; VT Study First to Confirm Invasive Plants Threaten Native Wildlife | WVTF

Why there is habitat loss as one factor ( besides human development).

https://www.wvtf.org/post/pretty-poison-vt-study-first-confirm-invasive-plants-threaten-native-wildlife

Fwd: Collapse of desert birds due to heat stress from climate change | Berkeley News

https://news.berkeley.edu/2019/09/30/collapse-of-desert-birds-due-to-heat-stress-from-climate-change/


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The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. 
                                 --John Muir

bird pesticide danger

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/09/widely-used-pesticide-makes-birds-lose-weight/?fbclid=IwAR1lU3sET55TbM2AegJ-FcpCtoU5AoUDUlPI4pJRbkVqkMKMqvwvG0_5lnE#close  

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Ominous .....

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/science/bird-populations-america-canada.html#click=https://t.co/lmw8O1wWND

Safe bird windows

Home | Rainforest Alliance

https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/

Amazon is burning...

Urban Bird Feeders Are Changing the Course of Evolution - The Atlantic

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/01/urban-birds-are-evolving-to-be-fed/551120/

New York City parks need more money, here’s how to raise it | CSNY

https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/opinion/opinion/new-york-city-parks-need-more-money-heres-how-raise-it.html

Native Plants | Audubon

https://www.audubon.org/native-plants

If you build it ( habitat) they will come

Tweet from NaturalAreasNYC (@NaturalAreasNYC) new trail

NaturalAreasNYC (@NaturalAreasNYC) tweeted at 5:05 PM on Mon, May 20, 2019:
Yesterday, together with @JBRPC, @NYCParks, & @nature_ny we celebrated the official opening of a new loop trail in #MarinePark, #Brooklyn with a ribbon cutting and tour! We're proud to have partnered with these organizations to make Brooklyn's largest park more accessible to all. https://t.co/BZR4Fla3FE
(https://twitter.com/NaturalAreasNYC/status/1130580239376179200?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Egmail%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3)

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Understanding Pollinator Decline: What You Can Do to Help | Grace Farms

https://gracefarms.org/blog-post/understanding-pollinator-decline-what-you-can-do-to-help/

Our seasons are out of whack, which is really bad for migratory birds | Popular Science

https://www.popsci.com/spring-earlier-migratory-birds

Plant Trees that Turn Your Yard Into a Bird Oasis—and Carbon Sponge | Audubon

https://www.audubon.org/news/plant-trees-turn-your-yard-bird-oasis-and-carbon-sponge

Uproar after city slaughters hundreds of trees at NYCHA housing project

https://nypost.com/2019/04/27/uproar-after-city-slaughters-hundreds-of-trees-at-nycha-housing-project/

Millions Of Monarch Butterflies Are Migrating To New York Spring 2019

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-york/monarch-migration-ny/

A new effort to save birds pinpoints in amazing detail where they fly - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/with-many-bird-species-in-decline-a-new-effort-to-save-them-pinpoints-in-amazing-detail-where-they-fly/2019/04/26/6413c850-5638-11e9-8ef3-fbd41a2ce4d5_story.html

Friends of Fort Greene Park

Rally May 1st for Fort Greene trees. Read the links below

https://sites.google.com/view/fortgreeneparkrenovation/

NYC Considers Requiring Window Coating To Reverse Sky-High Numbers Of Bird Deaths: Gothamist

http://gothamist.com/2019/04/01/window_coating_bird_deaths.php?fbclid=IwAR283Ow0mjL_kMAy_tk9O0lP4vEOjoZOq3U3UF9VZmENxMeueHlye4uzT8w

Statement on the SFY 2019-20 Enacted New York State Budget | Audubon New York

http://ny.audubon.org/news/statement-sfy-2019-20-enacted-new-york-state-budget?fbclid=IwAR1F4I6HMxdAj5TFrnUOpZFH8U-kXYjS5WlNxkJ7MC9MqBOf1tHivShdwYA

How can we REALLY prevent birds from flying into our windows? | BirdLife

https://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/news/how-can-we-really-prevent-birds-flying-our-windows

On Midwest Farms, ‘Prairie Strips’ Give Grassland Birds Something to Sing About | Audubon

https://www.audubon.org/news/on-midwest-farms-prairie-strips-give-grassland-birds-something-sing-about

The Fight to Save Plum Island | NRDC

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/fight-save-plum-island

Wind farm defeated

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Subject: A big win for birds today in New York State
Date: Fri Feb 8 2019 17:26 pm
From: jblaze725 AT gmail.com
 
Nice. We obviously are in need of alternate forms of energy production right now but not at the cost of these lives and habitats. There are many other suitable locations out there and hopefully these companies will continue to look for locations that do not cause such a negative impact on the wildlife population.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 6:18 PM Bill Evans <wrevans@clarityconnect.com> wrote:




A big win for birds today in New York State. The
wind developer of the proposed Galloo Is. Wind Project withdrew its application.
This would have been a terrible wind energy location for birds, perhaps the
worst in North America in that the project was only a mile from the largest
inland seabird colony in eastern US (Little Galloo Island). The wind developer
had barely considered this colony in their avian risk assessment and was seeking
a permit to kill ~185 Bald Eagles over the next ten years. The application
likely was withdrawn because the outcome was not looking good for the developer
on multiple fronts. Kudos to the folks in the north country who fought the good
fight on this one - challenging times to oppose wind energy when the climate is
going to hell.
http://documents.dps.ny.gov/pu...

Bill Evans




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Subject: A big win for birds today in New York State
Date: Fri Feb 8 2019 17:18 pm
From: wrevans AT clarityconnect.com
 
A big win for birds today in New York State. The
wind developer of the proposed Galloo Is. Wind Project withdrew its application.
This would have been a terrible wind energy location for birds, perhaps the
worst in North America in that the project was only a mile from the largest
inland seabird colony in eastern US (Little Galloo Island). The wind developer
had barely considered this colony in their avian risk assessment and was seeking
a permit to kill ~185 Bald Eagles over the next ten years. The application
likely was withdrawn because the outcome was not looking good for the developer
on multiple fronts. Kudos to the folks in the north country who fought the good
fight on this one - challenging times to oppose wind energy when the climate is
going to hell.
http://documents.dps.ny.gov/pu...

Bill Evans

Largest remaining private Cape May property to become wildlife refuge

https://www.philly.com/philly/health/environment/477-acre-cape-may-property-to-become-wildlife-refuge-20180207.html

Fwd: Pine Barrens Monthly - February 2019

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From: Richard Amper Executive Director <info@pinebarrens.org>
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Subject: Pine Barrens Monthly - February 2019

The Pine Barrens Monthly February 2019 Updates Riverhead Town Takes Steps to Protect Woodlands     At a Town Board meeting on January 15th, the Town of Riverhead took its first steps in prohibiting the false choice between woodlands and solar facilities. After a public hearing on a proposed amendment that would require the appropriate siting of solar farm projects, it is clear that Riverhead is well on its way to becoming the latest town to lead in the protection of Long Island's woodlands. The amendment, when approved, will require that all solar projects are sited on previously cleared land, rooftops and in parking lots, rather than on wooded land. The Town of Riverhead will join the ranks of Southold and Brookhaven, which have already prohibited the clearing of woodlands for solar. The Society applauds the Town of Riverhead for its initiative in an issue that our organization has been actively involved in for years. The proposed amendment represents the best hope for stopping the senseless destruction of woodlands and the wildlife, flora and habitats that reside in them.      The main push to address the concerning trend of destroying woodlands for solar projects arose out of last year's senseless destruction of 60 acres of precious Pine Barrens woodlands in preparation of a solar farm. This land in Mastic had originally been slated for preservation, but the false choice between woodlands and solar led to the destruction of more than 15,000 trees. The amendment under consideration by the Town of Riverhead should, therefore, be viewed positively as a means of averting an environmental tragedy in the vein of the Mastic Clearing from happening in Riverhead town. Congratulations to Riverhead Town for its environmental leadership! Caption (Above) - A rally for the protection of woodlands and proper solar siting held in December 2017     Now Playing on LIPBS TV        Long Island is in the midst of a water crisis, but government, non-profit and science leaders are collaborating to find solutions to the worst of this crisis. The Long Island Clean Water Partnership's annual "Water We Going to Do?" Conference is one of the best ways for Long Island's leaders to accomplish this. Because of this, the Pine Barrens Society is recapping the 7th annual iteration of the  "Water We Going to Do? Conference throughout the months of February and March on its television program. This two part series will feature some of the experts most active in solving Long Island's water problems as well as some of the innovative solutions currently being implemented and researched across the island. Join LIPBS TV co-hosts Richard Amper and Kathleen Nasta in hearing from representatives of Suffolk and Nassau Counties, Stony Brook University, the Town of Southampton, the New York State DEC, the United States Geological Survey and many more! Don't miss the recap of the Long Island Clean Water Partnership's 7th Water We Going to Do conference to hear from the following experts:   Ryan Wallace Phd. Candidate, Stony Brook University Ty Fuller  Director of Strategic Initiatives, Suffolk County Water Authority Chris Schubert Supervisor Hydrologist, United States Geological Survey Mary Anne Taylor Vice President, CDM Smith Peter Scully Deputy County Executive, Suffolk County Justin Jobin Environmental Projects Coordinator, Suffolk County Dr. Christopher Patrick  Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University John Cameron Chairman, Long Island Regional Planning Council Molly Graffam & Samantha Roberts Research Assistants, Stony Brook Center for Clean Water Technology Brian Schneider  Deputy County Executive, Nassau County Mary Wilson Community Preservation Manager, Town of Southampton James Tierney Deputy Commissioner, NY Department of Environmental Conservation Series of Victories for Long Island's Water      January was a great month for Long Island's water! For the first month of the year, not only did voters in Babylon and Mastic approve the largest sewer expansion on Long Island since the 1970s, but Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an additional $2.5 billion to fight for clean water on Long Island and across the state. Both of these developments were greeted by the Pine Barrens Society, and its co-founded Long Island Clean Water Partnership (other founding members include Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Group for the East End and The Nature Conservancy) with enthusiasm for the progress they will make in the fight against Long Island's declining water quality.      The January referendum for two sewer projects in Babylon and Mastic received an overwhelming 86 percent of the vote. While a third referendum in the community of Great River was rejected by a slim margin, the approved sewer expansion is one of Long Island's largest, with more than 6,500 residences planned to be added to sewers.   Altogether, an estimated $360 million will be allocated for the completion of these projects. The Pine Barrens Society, as part of its work with the Clean Water Partnership, were vocal advocates for this proposal. With more than 360,000 residences estimated to have aging septic systems and cesspools, and a serious problem with nitrogen pollution on Long Island, this referendum represents a great next step in the campaign to restore Long Island's waters.      On January 15th, Governor Andrew Cuomo released his draft plan for the State's 2019 budget during his State of the State address. This plan doubled last year's historic Clean Water Infrastructure Act, with an additional $2.5 billion. This $5 billion investment in clean water over the next five years will undoubtedly work to improve water quality statewide. With much of the funding expected to be directed towards projects on Long Island, including the remediation of the Bethpage Plume, this announcement was determined to be a significant victory for Long Island and its residents! Blog Post: Photographing the Pine Barrens       Like so many of the world's natural wonders, the Long Island Pine Barrens is a major source of inspiration for professional and amateur photographers alike.  As the Pine Barrens is a rare and diverse ecosystem, however, the methods to best capture the Pine Barrens by lens are equally as diverse and unique.  The next time you explore the Pine Barrens with camera in hand; take these helpful tips and accompanying examples into consideration to fully realize the photogenic nature of the Long Island Pine Barrens:   Take Photos During the "Golden Hour" or "Blue Hour"      Taking photos during the height of the day can cause glare and overblown final products. For the best results, try to capture nature in the few minutes after sunrise or before sunset (Golden Hour) or when the sun is directly below the horizon (Blue Hour).  This method will not only improve your photos by reducing exposure problems, but by creating a stunning hue in the background of your photo. Both the "gold" and "blue" hues that these times create help produce longer shadows of the landscape's features and enhance the landscape. To find out the "Golden" and "Blue" hours for Long Island at specific points in the year, try one of the various calculators available online. For "Golden Hour" photographers, please visit: http://www.golden-hour.com/. "Blue Hour" photographers may try http://www.bluehoursite.com/.   Take Advantage of the Sky as Background      A nature photographer has one benefit that no other photographer has at his/her disposal: an ever present background. The sky is a perfect candidate for those looking for a good background to their photograph.  Not only do sky photographs look dramatic, but a clear sky allows one to emphasize a photographer's intended subject matter. To produce the best sky photographs, always keep the "exposure triangle" – shutter speed, ISO and aperture – in mind. Depending on the type of photograph you wish to shoot, consider the location of the sun in the sky. If you want a well exposed photograph, consider shooting with the sun directly behind you.   Ground Level is your Friend      Capture nature from a different perspective by kneeling down and taking photographs from ground level. These low angles will allow your photographs to reach "new heights" in terms of variety and allure. For those wishing to invest in low angle photography, the best option is the use of a "ground pod", which allows one to place their camera directly on the ground while providing stability to the shot. For ease of use, it is also recommended that one purchases an angled viewfinder that allows photographers to be perfectly aligned at the lowest angles.   Look for the Smallest Things      A creature's a creature no matter how small.  Related to finding low angles – nature photographers mustn't forget about the smallest of creatures. These creatures may often times be unknown to the general public and, therefore, subject to a great deal of interest. Nature photography, after all, is not only an art form, but a way to document our environment for the present public and for posterity .    Don't Just Take Pictures for the Sake of It      Rule number one in nature photography: be patient. Nature will not adjust for your photograph, so you must adjust to it. You never know when you are going to get a great picture. Photographers who go out into nature for the sole reason of taking photographs will not fully enjoy their time. Your first and foremost priority in nature photography must be  o experience and enjoy nature. If you find some great photo opportunities along the way, then you should celebrate. In the end, there is no right or wrong way of taking nature photographs as long as the photos capture the essence of the subject landscape or ecosystem.  Just have a great time, and don't forget to wear appropriate hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing! Share This Newsletter on Facebook Forward This Newsletter to a Friend

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