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Oilsands could mean 166 million fewer birds within 50 years: report - Edmonton Sun


Alberta’s environment minister is playing down a scientific report that suggests oilsands development could see more than 160 million birds disappear. Rob Renner says all industrial activity has some environmental impact. He also says his job is to ...


2 Dec 2008

Canadian oil sands industry threatens millions of birds: study - Terra Daily


Extraction and refining of heavy oil from Canada's oil sands threatens to kill as many as 166 million migratory birds over the next 30 to 50 years, according to a report released Tuesday. "The public needs to understand the real and long-term ...


2 Dec 2008

Revenge of the Birds: Reflections - KTAR.com


The Arizona Cardinals have had a rough two weeks since reeling off three straight victories against the NFC West. Just 14 days ago they were sitting at 7-3, on the verge of clinching the West, and eyeing a first round bye. Fast forward to today and ...


2 Dec 2008

To feed or not to feed? - Minneapolis Star Tribune


A Neither. Birds got along just fine before you put up your feeder, and they can get along just fine if you take it down. Researchers estimate that feeder birds get only 20 percent of their daily energy requirements from feeders. The other 80 percent ...


2 Dec 2008

Canada oil sands seen threatening millions of birds - Reuters UK


CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - A coalition of North American environmental groups says the development of Canada's oil sands region threatens to kill as many as 166 million birds over the next five decades and is calling for a moratorium on new ...


2 Dec 2008

Bellevue-born author/photographer goes to the birds - Seattle Times


During the winter, the Great Gray Owl travels in search of food, sometimes showing up in pastures and other rural landscapes. PAUL L. BANNICK An Acorn Woodpecker retrieves an acorn from a nest cavity before fitting it into one of the vacant holes in ...


2 Dec 2008

Roanoke businesses to use noisemakers to scare off birds (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)


YAHOO - Roanoke businesses to use noisemakers to scare off birds (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)Two local businesses will set off noisemakers on their properties between now and December 10 to try to scare off birds. Magic City Ford and Little Chef Restaurant will use the tactic to get birds that are roosting in the area of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road in Roanoke to leave.


2 Dec 2008

Canadian oil sands industry threatens millions of birds: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)


YAHOO - Canadian oil sands industry threatens millions of birds: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)Extraction and refining of heavy oil from Canada's oil sands threatens to kill as many as 166 million migratory birds over the next 30 to 50 years, according to a report released Tuesday.


2 Dec 2008

Oilsands killing birds, habitat, report says (Global TV National)


YAHOO - Oilsands killing birds, habitat, report says (Global TV National)Canada's massive oilsands projects are cutting a deadly swath through one of the most valuable avian nurseries left on the planet, wiping out habitat and nesting areas used by millions of birds each year, says a new report.


2 Dec 2008

Lanning Dishes on Birds of Prey (Ski Racing)


YAHOO - Lanning Dishes on Birds of Prey (Ski Racing)American racer TJ Lanning discusses his 10th place finish in last year's super combined at the 2007 Birds of Prey World Cup in Beaver Creek. Watch him tear up the course and listen as he analyzes his runs and looks towards this week's events.


2 Dec 2008

Canada oil sands seen threatening millions of birds (Reuters via Yahoo! News)


YAHOO - Canada oil sands seen threatening millions of birds (Reuters via Yahoo! News)A coalition of North American environmental groups says the development of Canada's oil sands region threatens to kill as many as 166 million birds over the next five decades and is calling for a moratorium on new projects in the region.


2 Dec 2008

T-Birds blank Oredockers (The Ashland Daily Press)


YAHOO - T-Birds blank Oredockers (The Ashland Daily Press)MINOCQUA — Brian Theuerkauf and Seth Johnson each scored two goals, and Brandon Gwidt stopped all 16 shots he saw as the Lakeland T-Birds blanked the Ashland Oredockers 6-0 Saturday night in non-conference hockey action.


2 Dec 2008

The Bird’s Nest » Blog Archive » Book highlights Law & Order: STL


A sketchy look at the Post-Dispatch Weatherbird, the oldest continuously running daily cartoon in the country. We'll be flapping about the Bird -- as well as topics ranging from how to draw a cartoon to the history of St. Louis ...


2 Dec 2008

The Birds, The Birds Movie Review, Thriller Movie Review ...


A wealthy San Francisco playgirl pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people there in increasing numbers and with ...


2 Dec 2008

Birds of a feather... on Flickr - Photo Sharing!


Birds of a Feather is an idiom from the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together," meaning that similar people congregate. In old poetic English, "birds of a feather" means birds which have the same kind of feathers, so the proverb ...


2 Dec 2008

The Zen Birdfeeder: Decorate a Tree for your Birds


While you are enjoying the many tasty treats that abound this holiday season, don't forget to share some goodies with the birds. Decorating a tree for our feathered friends and other wildlife is an activity the whole family can enjoy.


2 Dec 2008

Our Partnership With Wild Birds: Birds are More Than Pretty Winged ...


Wild bird watching and feeding is a fascinating hobby but beneath all the flurry and colorful activity an important partnership with nature is playing out.


2 Dec 2008

H5N1 Transport and Transmission By Wild Birds


Prior to that outbreak H5N1 had been reported in wild birds, but the direction of transmission was unclear, due in part to the frequent poultry outbreaks of H5N1 in China and countries to the east of China. ...


2 Dec 2008