Category: Wildlife

Goldfinch

Got Bugs?

Cool little bugger that changes color and is one of my dearest friends, because it feeds on bugs that feed on me.  It makes the craziest sound, too.  If you didn’t know it, you wouldn’t think it was any kind of frog by the sound. 

Took this pic tonight, while the critter was attached to the garage door.  The door went up and down a few times and the little frog’s suction-cup feet held on, no problem.  They’ll stick to an area directly below lights to partake in a nightly smorgasbord, as well.

Green Tree Frog

Green Tree Frog

Wildlife

Thermacell Torch Gives Illumination, Repels Bugs

GW:  Wouldn’t be without ThermaCELL.  These things really work!

Bedford, Mass. — ThermaCELL, manufacturer of the award-winning area insect repellent, is introducing the only flameless torch on the market that also serves as a mosquito repellent and a table lantern. Taking functionality to the next level, ThermaCELL has introduced a torch that provides ambient lighting with a flickering, flame-like effect. Providing a safe alternative to open flame torches, the ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Flameless Torch also serves as a mosquito repelling device, utilizing patented technology with proven effectiveness. The torch can be transformed to a table-top lantern using the provided lantern base. This new product is great for warding off mosquitos and other biting insects from a larger area by using multiple torches simultaneously. Read more

General, Wildlife

Public invited to provide input on new Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Plan

In 1966, the Kirtland’s warbler was listed as a federally endangered species; today, history is being made as this unique songbird may soon be delisted.

 

Kirtland's warbler in jack pine treeThe Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service signed a memorandum of understanding in June 2011 to clarify each agency’s commitment to the conservation of the Kirtland’s warbler. Due to the potential for delisting, the three agencies decided it was necessary to develop a Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Plan (KWCP) that would provide future strategic guidance to sustain a viable population of Kirtland’s warblers across their breeding range. Read more

Wildlife

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Donates Funds for Wolf Control

MISSOULA, Mont.-Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) accepted a $25,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to assist its wolf management plan.

“RMEF staunchly supports the science-based state management of wolves and other predators,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This grant will put more collars on more wolves so Montana’s wildlife managers have more relevant data on Montana’s wolf population. We are far over objective on wolf numbers and the more specific data we have the better we can manage the population downward.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

6 Deceptions Spun by the Humane Society of the U.S.

GW:  This from www.HumaneWatch.org

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Wayne Pacelle, fat-cat CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), deceives animal lovers in order to line the pockets of his organization. HSUS raises over $100 million a year from the public using ads showing needy dogs and cats, and yet it only gives 1% of that money to pet shelters. HSUS isn’t affiliated with local humane societies, but it benefits from name confusion. HSUS also doesn’t run any pet shelters of its own. Instead, the money HSUS raises is used to fund a radical, PETA-like agenda.

How far does the deception go? Here are six things said by Wayne “Pinocchio” Pacelle. Read more

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