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Entergy protects endangered whooping cranes while increasing reliability for customers
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (449+ words) Entergy is partnering with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and FulcrumAir to deploy bird flight diverters on transmission lines across Louisiana, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to protecting the endangered whooping cranes while improving reliability…...
Mid-Coast Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist to host native plant sale at Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration | Rockport Pilot
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (591+ words) A hummingbird takes a sip from a Turk’s cap. ROCKPORT-FULTON - You do not need a green thumb, a big yard, or a science degree to help hummingbirds, butterflies and your water bill. You need the right plants — the ones that…...
In June 1934, a New York widow borrowed $500 to lease 1,400 acres of Pennsylvania ridge where gunners shot migrating hawks for sport, then bought the ground outright four years later for roughly $3,500. The sanctuary now covers 2,600 acres, and its counters had logged 1,029 raptors by September 5, 2026
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (146+ words) Edited by Nato Lagidze One woman's $500 bet transformed a killing field into a sanctuary where thousands of raptors now pass safely each fall. That distinction matters for accuracy: the commonly repeated figure of “$2,500 to buy the mountain outright” appears to…...
This Texas coastal town where 10,070 residents watch whooping cranes each winter
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (713+ words) Rockport has 10,070 residents, according to the 2020 census, and each winter it becomes a base for watching whooping cranes. That contrast is its appeal: a small Texas coastal town with a reason to look outward, toward the bays and the birds…...
Turtle doves released in South Downs in bid to stop extinction
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (673+ words) More than two dozen turtle doves were released in South Downs National Park in spring Conservationists have released more than two dozen turtle doves in the South Downs National Park in a bid to help the species, which is on…...
Why Are Cicadas So Noisy?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (629+ words) Cicadas are noisy as they're trying to attract mates. Male cicadas use their tymbals to create sound; this sound, when multiplied, can reach over 90 decibels. Why Are Cicadas So Noisy? Cicadas are interesting little bugs. They spend many years underground,…...
Dexter, injured turkey vulture, joins El Paso Zoo as conservation ambassador
1+ week, 3+ day ago (333+ words) EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Vultures may not be the most glamorous birds, but El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens staff say they are among the most important when it comes to keeping ecosystems healthy. Zookeepers and education staff will host a special…...
Fall 2026 Re-Event
1+ week, 4+ day ago (207+ words) On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the City of Sioux City and the Environmental Advisory Board will hold their semi-annual Re-Event. This event will be held at the Citizen’s Convenience Center located at 5800 28th Street from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This recycling event collects materials…...
Dove season opens Sept. 1
1+ week, 6+ day ago (169+ words) For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous yearu2019s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near record…...
Turtle Dove Hunting Resumes France 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (184+ words) The French government has officially reinstated the hunting of the European Turtle Dove for the 2026-2027 season. A ministerial decree now permits hunters to harvest 12,000 turtle doves starting August 30th across mainland France. The hunting of the European Turtle Dove had been…...