Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:24 pm
That bird is 62 years old!? That's impressive! Not to mention that it's now taking care of a healthy baby. Very neat. And quite shocking. ^^ Thanks for sharing Scorps!
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Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:54 am
That is interesting, considering it is so old and recently had a baby! Very nice.
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:27 am
Here's something about lead poisoning in common loons. Sorry, I don't know how to do the quotes, but here's the bulk of the article.
Conserving Common Loons by Managing Use of Lead Fishing Tackle
Ingestion of small lead fishing tackle is a leading cause of known mortalities of the common loon, a sensitive species in Washington that is likely to become threatened or endangered without improved survival.
Managing use of lead fishing tackle at the 13 lakes in Washington where loons breed and rear young is intended to improve loon survival by keeping loons from being poisoned by ingesting small lead fishing gear lost by anglers.
Restrictions on lead at those lakes, which go into effect May 1, 2011, were adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in December 2010.
The new rules prohibit the use of lead weights and jigs that measure 1 ½ inches or less along the longest axis at 12 lakes – Ferry and Swan lakes in Ferry County; Calligan and Hancock lakes in King County; Bonaparte, Blue and Lost lakes in Okanogan County; Big Meadow, South Skookum and Yocum lakes in Pend Oreille County; Pierre Lake in Stevens County; and Hozomeen Lake in Whatcom County. In addition, the Commission banned the use of flies containing lead at Long Lake in Ferry County.
And here's the link: http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/loons/
Conserving Common Loons by Managing Use of Lead Fishing Tackle
Ingestion of small lead fishing tackle is a leading cause of known mortalities of the common loon, a sensitive species in Washington that is likely to become threatened or endangered without improved survival.
Managing use of lead fishing tackle at the 13 lakes in Washington where loons breed and rear young is intended to improve loon survival by keeping loons from being poisoned by ingesting small lead fishing gear lost by anglers.
Restrictions on lead at those lakes, which go into effect May 1, 2011, were adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in December 2010.
The new rules prohibit the use of lead weights and jigs that measure 1 ½ inches or less along the longest axis at 12 lakes – Ferry and Swan lakes in Ferry County; Calligan and Hancock lakes in King County; Bonaparte, Blue and Lost lakes in Okanogan County; Big Meadow, South Skookum and Yocum lakes in Pend Oreille County; Pierre Lake in Stevens County; and Hozomeen Lake in Whatcom County. In addition, the Commission banned the use of flies containing lead at Long Lake in Ferry County.
And here's the link: http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/loons/
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:47 pm
I actually heard a similar story to this, but referring to a different species of bird as well as the impact it had on the fish in that area. Im surprised they even allow lead fishing gear after discovering the danger this substance possesses on health in general. Shame to hear it now reflecting on the loons. Hopefully changes will allow the species to recover. Thanks for sharing!
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:21 pm
I'd like to be a Commentator; this is a great idea! 
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:32 pm
Hello! My name is Oziku but you can call me Aura. If you don't mind, i'd like to join as a commentator.
I think this is a wonderful idea and this seems fun!
If you don't mind, i'd like to join as a commentator. I think this is a wonderful idea and this seems fun!
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:11 pm
Skydust wrote:I'd like to be a Commentator; this is a great idea!
Thanks for taking interest, both of you! You are accepted. Welcome to Green Paws! I'll go ahead and add the two of you to the front post. ^^Oziku wrote: Hello! My name is Oziku but you can call me Aura.
I think this is a wonderful idea and this seems fun!
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:25 pm
Surprisingly little activity here, since my last post. Hopefully we bump up the activity!
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 3:47 pm
Thanks for adding us, Night!
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:15 am
Surprisingly very little activity here. How long ago did I post that.
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:03 am
Could I join as a commentator? I may request to switch to a journalist in the future but I'd just like to start low:3
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:54 pm
Welcome to the team! I added you up to the front post, Turtle Nerd. ^^
It's not super active here, but I'm glad to see there's still interest. :}
It's not super active here, but I'm glad to see there's still interest. :}
Re: Green Paws II | M = 15
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:59 am
I have returned. I cannot leave Wolfquest. And this groups means a lot. Welcome to the team!
Re: Green Paws II | M = 18
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:35 pm
Welcome, Turtle Nerd!
Re: Green Paws II | M = 18
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:23 am
I would join you guys if I was active enough.
But keep up the great job! ^^
But keep up the great job! ^^