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Fracking does not belong in our National Wildlife Refuges

By Mia McPherson|April 18th, 2014|Categories: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Beaverhead County, Birds, Box Elder County, Centennial Valley, Conservation, Environment, Montana, Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Swainson's Hawks, Utah|Tags: Buteo swainsoni, conservation, environment, fracking, National Wildlife Refuges, oil, pollution, preservation, Swainson's Hawk|

Oil and gas companies want to come in our National Wildlife refuges to explore for oil and natural gas, they want to exploit; not preserve and protect, the resources found within the boundaries of our National Wildlife System.

Bubble, Bubble, Oil is Trouble

By Mia McPherson|May 29th, 2013|Categories: Birds, Florida, Fort De Soto County Park, Pinellas County, Reddish Egrets|Tags: bird photography, boating, egret, egrets, Egretta rufescens, oil, oil pollution, oiled birds, outdoor recreation, poison, wading birds|

Summertime is upon us now and with it comes loads of people participating in outdoor activities like hiking, sports, camping and activities on the water. Everyone looks forward to warmer weather after winter but some of those activities can impact birds and wildlife.