American Bald Eagle Vet Student Program

Wednesday, January 25 2012 @ 10:49 PM EST

Contributed by: davidh

As many of you know I am a Director of the American Bald Eagle Foundation, which has our museum headquarters in Haines, Alaska and sponsors the annual Haines -- Chilkat River Bald Eagle Festival the second weekend of each November.

This preceeds our Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival the third weekend of November. The url below is an advertisement to avian vet students on how to gain some practical experience with eagles and other raptors. I think you might enjoy this ABEF expanded program as it gives some good insight into our Foundation's efforts and the beautiful Chilkat Valley.

The link to the video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9fg-ypbwwk&feature=share

I enjoyed Dr. Scott Ford's presentation and hope you do.

David Hancock

World's fish overexploited, under threat UN warns

Tuesday, January 24 2012 @ 11:06 AM EST

Contributed by: jkr

Sam Henry, 26, hoists his net while fishing for sheep head on the sea wall at Northshore Park, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Tampa Bay Times, Dirk Shadd)

Sam Henry, 26, hoists his net while fishing for sheep head on the sea wall at Northshore Park, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Tampa Bay Times, Dirk Shadd)

Updated: Tue Jan. 24 2012 04:18:34

The Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines — Rising wealth in Asia and fishing subsidies are among factors driving overexploitation of the world's fish resources, while fish habitat is being destroyed by pollution and climate change, UN marine experts said Tuesday.

All-white blackbird photographed

Monday, January 23 2012 @ 11:13 AM EST

Contributed by: jkr

White blackbird (c) Notts county council
The bird has taken up residence in the country park for the last four years

This unusual blackbird is attracting bird watchers to a Nottinghamshire country park.

The bird is leucistic, which is a genetic mutation that prevents pigments from being deposited normally in its feathers.

It has been residing for the last four years in the woodland of Rufford Abbey Country Park.

Elusive endangered monkeys caught on camera in Borneo

Friday, January 20 2012 @ 11:51 AM EST

Contributed by: jkr

By Ella Davies
Reporter, BBC Nature

A Miller's grizzled langur. Picture by E Fell

Now you see them: The little-known Miller's grizzled langur

One of the world's most endangered primates has been caught on camera by scientists on the island of Borneo.

David Speaks to Low Brackendale Count

Saturday, January 14 2012 @ 10:34 PM EST

Contributed by: gemini

DAVID'S APPEARANCE ON SHAW-TV DELAYED UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 9 AM

Channel 4 (SHAW TV)
9 a.m. PST,Wednesday, January 18 Monday, January 23

Mamquam River - Brackendale

David will be interviewed by Fanny Kiefer on Channel 4 (SHAW cable, local TV channel) at 9 a.m. next Monday, January 23. It is not known what time during the hour that David will be featured as she will have three different guests that day. He will be speaking to the low eagle count this year at

For those who don't live in BC, Fanny Keifer is host to an hour long show on Shaw TV featuring interviews with local personalities. It airs daily Monday - Friday at 9:00 am and usually repeats again at 4:00 pm.

Click here to listen online:

http://www.youtube.com/user/studio4onshawtv

Alternate Link:

www.shaw.ca/ShawTV/Vancouver/