I am the new Information Assistant for the WV section and GFBT here at FWC, replacing Selena Kiser. One of my roles will be to produce the Kite Tales newsletter, which will be a quarterly publication from now on. I am currently working on the winter edition, which will be sent electronically in December. The spring and fall newsletters will be both electronic and hardcopy, and like the winter edition the summer issue will be electronic only.
One of the new features of our newsletter is called “On the Trail” and will be written by trail users describing their trail adventures. If you are interested in becoming an “On the Trail” contributor, please send me an email for further details on what I am looking for.
We are also on Facebook. Follow the link and click like to receive our Facebook posts on your wall. https://www.facebook.com/MyGFBT#!/MyGFBT. We are also on twitter. Follow @MyGFBT to receive our tweets. Also, if you need any information regarding the trail and birding in general, please do not hesitate to give me a call or send an email.
Thanks for your continued support of the trail.
Andy Wraithmell
Information Specialist II
Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
See the Rosetta Stone for Warblers (Reprinted from the Cornell Lab eNews)
By day, warblers dazzle us with their colors and songs. By night, they migrate unseen, uttering calls lasting a fraction of a second. Using the "Rosetta Stone for Warblers," the Cornell Lab is creating tools to listen to the night sky and identify the birds passing overhead. Thanks to new grants and gifts, we're also developing a project called BirdCast to forecast migration using radar, sound, weather data, and observations from eBird. See the Rosetta Stone for Warblers.
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We rely on your support to advance scientific discoveries and conservation! Please make a tax-deductible year-end gift today.
Saint Louis Zoo & Missouri Department of Conservation Announce World's First Captive Breeding of Ozark Hellbenders
(Reprinted from The Center for North American Herpetology newsletter)
Salamander Numbers Drastically Down in the Wild
Decade-Long Collaboration of Zoo and Federal, State Scientists Yields 63 Baby Hellbenders
The Saint Louis Zoo's Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation and the Missouri Department of Conservation today announced that Ozark Hellbenders have been bred in captivity—a first for either of the two subspecies of Hellbender. This decade-long collaboration has yielded 63 baby Hellbenders.
The first Hellbender hatched on November 15, and currently there are approximately 120 additional eggs that should hatch within the next week. The eggs are maintained in climate- and water quality-controlled trays behind the scenes in the Zoo's Herpetarium. For 45 to 60 days after emerging, the tiny larvae will retain their yolk sack for nutrients and move very little as they continue their development. As the larvae continue to grow, they will develop legs and eventually lose their external gills by the time they reach 1.5 to 2 years of age. At sexual maturity, at 5 to 8 years of age, adult lengths can approach two feet. Both parents are wild bred: the male has been at the Zoo for the past two years and the female arrived this past September.
Rivers in south-central Missouri and adjacent Arkansas once supported up to 8,000 Ozark Hellbenders. Today, fewer than 600 exist in the world—so few that the amphibian was added in October 2011 to the federal endangered species list.
Due to these drastic declines, captive propagation became a priority in the long-term recovery of the species. Once the captive-bred larvae are 3 to 8 years old, they can then be released into their natural habitat—the Ozark aquatic ecosystem.
Also known by the colloquial names of "snot otter" and "old lasagna sides," the adult Hellbender is one of the largest species of salamanders in North America, with its closest relatives being the Giant Salamanders of China and Japan, which can reach five feet in length.
With skin that is brown with black splotches, the Ozark Hellbender has a slippery, flattened body that moves easily through water and can squeeze under rocks on the bottom of streams.
Like a Canary in a Coal Mine
Requiring cool, clean running water, the Ozark Hellbender is also an important barometer of the overall health of that ecosystem—an aquatic "canary in a coal mine."
"Capillaries near the surface of the Hellbender's skin absorb oxygen directly from the water – as well as hormones, heavy metals and pesticides," said Jeff Ettling, Saint Louis Zoo curator of herpetology and aquatics. "If there is something in the water that is causing the Hellbender population to decline, it can also be affecting the citizens who call the area home."
"We have a 15- to 20-year window to reverse this decline," added Missouri Department of Conservation Herpetologist Jeff Briggler, who cites a number of reasons for that decline from loss of habitat to pollution to disease to illegal capture and overseas sale of the Hellbender for pets. "We don't want the animal disappearing on our watch."
Reversing a Decline
In 2001, the Ozark Hellbender Working Group of scientists from government agencies, public universities, and zoos in Missouri and Arkansas launched a number of projects to staunch that decline. These included egg searches, disease sampling, and behavioral studies.
In 2004, funding from private donors, the Missouri Department of Conservation, the United States Fish & Wildlife Services, and the Zoo covered the cost of building sophisticated facilities including climate-controlled streams to breed the Hellbender.
The Hellbender propagation facilities include two outdoor streams that are 40 feet long and six feet deep. The area is landscaped with natural gravel, large rocks for hiding and artificial nest boxes, where the fertilized eggs were discovered. A nearby building houses state-of-the-art life support equipment used to filter the water and maintain the streams at the proper temperature.
In addition, two large climate-controlled rooms in the basement of the Zoo's Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium are the headquarters for the program. The facilities recreate Hellbender habitat with closely monitored temperatures, pumps to move purified water, sprinklers synced to mimic the exact precipitation and lights that flick on or dim to account for brightness and shade. The largest room includes a 32-foot simulated stream, complete with native gravel and large rocks for hiding. It houses a breeding group of adult Ozark Hellbenders from the North Fork of the White River in Missouri; offspring from these Hellbenders will eventually be released back into the wild.
Background
The Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation is part of the Wildcare Institute. Ranked as America's #1 Zoo by Zagat Survey and Parenting Magazine, the Saint Louis Zoo is widely recognized for its innovative approaches to animal management, wildlife conservation, research and education. One of the few free zoos in the nation, it attracts about 3,000,000 visitors a year.
Saint Louis Zoo launched its WildCare Institute in 2004 to further numerous wildlife conservation projects around the world. The Zoo partners with other zoos, universities, field biologists and government agencies to develop a holistic approach: wildlife management and recovery, conservation science and support of the human populations that coexist with wildlife.
The Missouri Department of Conservation protects and manages the fish, forest and wildlife resources of the state of Missouri. The state agency facilities citizens' participation in resource management activities and provides opportunities for use, enjoyment and education about nature.
Salamander Numbers Drastically Down in the Wild
Decade-Long Collaboration of Zoo and Federal, State Scientists Yields 63 Baby Hellbenders
The Saint Louis Zoo's Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation and the Missouri Department of Conservation today announced that Ozark Hellbenders have been bred in captivity—a first for either of the two subspecies of Hellbender. This decade-long collaboration has yielded 63 baby Hellbenders.
The first Hellbender hatched on November 15, and currently there are approximately 120 additional eggs that should hatch within the next week. The eggs are maintained in climate- and water quality-controlled trays behind the scenes in the Zoo's Herpetarium. For 45 to 60 days after emerging, the tiny larvae will retain their yolk sack for nutrients and move very little as they continue their development. As the larvae continue to grow, they will develop legs and eventually lose their external gills by the time they reach 1.5 to 2 years of age. At sexual maturity, at 5 to 8 years of age, adult lengths can approach two feet. Both parents are wild bred: the male has been at the Zoo for the past two years and the female arrived this past September.
Rivers in south-central Missouri and adjacent Arkansas once supported up to 8,000 Ozark Hellbenders. Today, fewer than 600 exist in the world—so few that the amphibian was added in October 2011 to the federal endangered species list.
Due to these drastic declines, captive propagation became a priority in the long-term recovery of the species. Once the captive-bred larvae are 3 to 8 years old, they can then be released into their natural habitat—the Ozark aquatic ecosystem.
Also known by the colloquial names of "snot otter" and "old lasagna sides," the adult Hellbender is one of the largest species of salamanders in North America, with its closest relatives being the Giant Salamanders of China and Japan, which can reach five feet in length.
With skin that is brown with black splotches, the Ozark Hellbender has a slippery, flattened body that moves easily through water and can squeeze under rocks on the bottom of streams.
Like a Canary in a Coal Mine
Requiring cool, clean running water, the Ozark Hellbender is also an important barometer of the overall health of that ecosystem—an aquatic "canary in a coal mine."
"Capillaries near the surface of the Hellbender's skin absorb oxygen directly from the water – as well as hormones, heavy metals and pesticides," said Jeff Ettling, Saint Louis Zoo curator of herpetology and aquatics. "If there is something in the water that is causing the Hellbender population to decline, it can also be affecting the citizens who call the area home."
"We have a 15- to 20-year window to reverse this decline," added Missouri Department of Conservation Herpetologist Jeff Briggler, who cites a number of reasons for that decline from loss of habitat to pollution to disease to illegal capture and overseas sale of the Hellbender for pets. "We don't want the animal disappearing on our watch."
Reversing a Decline
In 2001, the Ozark Hellbender Working Group of scientists from government agencies, public universities, and zoos in Missouri and Arkansas launched a number of projects to staunch that decline. These included egg searches, disease sampling, and behavioral studies.
In 2004, funding from private donors, the Missouri Department of Conservation, the United States Fish & Wildlife Services, and the Zoo covered the cost of building sophisticated facilities including climate-controlled streams to breed the Hellbender.
The Hellbender propagation facilities include two outdoor streams that are 40 feet long and six feet deep. The area is landscaped with natural gravel, large rocks for hiding and artificial nest boxes, where the fertilized eggs were discovered. A nearby building houses state-of-the-art life support equipment used to filter the water and maintain the streams at the proper temperature.
In addition, two large climate-controlled rooms in the basement of the Zoo's Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium are the headquarters for the program. The facilities recreate Hellbender habitat with closely monitored temperatures, pumps to move purified water, sprinklers synced to mimic the exact precipitation and lights that flick on or dim to account for brightness and shade. The largest room includes a 32-foot simulated stream, complete with native gravel and large rocks for hiding. It houses a breeding group of adult Ozark Hellbenders from the North Fork of the White River in Missouri; offspring from these Hellbenders will eventually be released back into the wild.
Background
The Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation is part of the Wildcare Institute. Ranked as America's #1 Zoo by Zagat Survey and Parenting Magazine, the Saint Louis Zoo is widely recognized for its innovative approaches to animal management, wildlife conservation, research and education. One of the few free zoos in the nation, it attracts about 3,000,000 visitors a year.
Saint Louis Zoo launched its WildCare Institute in 2004 to further numerous wildlife conservation projects around the world. The Zoo partners with other zoos, universities, field biologists and government agencies to develop a holistic approach: wildlife management and recovery, conservation science and support of the human populations that coexist with wildlife.
The Missouri Department of Conservation protects and manages the fish, forest and wildlife resources of the state of Missouri. The state agency facilities citizens' participation in resource management activities and provides opportunities for use, enjoyment and education about nature.
The Trouble with Tuna By Heather Stapleton, Education Coordinator, Environmental Learning Center
When it comes to food choices, "doing the right thing" requires more research than it should. Canned tuna is a big challenge. Tuna is a staple most of us keep around; but, most people don't have the time to do the research needed to make informed decisions.
Much of the tuna consumed in the US is imported. Fishing practices, stock status and management of tuna fisheries around the world vary greatly. Exact labeling and brand names are not always useful when trying to differentiate how it was caught.
For example, you might buy "dolphin safe tuna;" but, according the US Consumers Union, there is no universal and independent verification of the dolphin-friendly claims. Moreover, because of newly emerging trade agreements, US tuna regulations have been declared "more restrictive than necessary with regards to ...protecting dolphins," which means the term "dolphin safe" might become further watered down.
Even if the dolphin may be "safe," other animals aren't. No international laws to reduce bycatch exist. Sea turtles, seabirds and sharks are accidentally caught as bycatch in the international longline fleet, the most common method of catching albacore.
Additionally, many species of tuna are already overfished A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and published in the journal Science found that
5 out of the 8 tuna species are at "risk of extinction." The study said some species were heavily over-fished, with little interest in conserving them because of the high commercial value of the catch.
IUCN experts warned that all three bluefin tuna species were susceptible to collapse. Skipjack tuna are vulnerable to extinction, while yellowfin and albacore tuna will be threatened with extinction if conservation measures are not taken.
The two principal species of canned tuna found in the U.S. market are albacore (white) and skipjack (light). Yellowfin, tongol and bigeye make up a smaller percentage and are often found mixed with skipjack and sold as "light."
Get started learning about sustainable seafood by visiting Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch web site. Because there is little or no bycatch, Seafood Watch recommends troll or hook-and-line caught as a best choice for any species of fish.
Overall, US caught tuna are best bets. A few American brands have been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The MSC has standards for sustainable fishing and seafood traceability. Fisheries and seafood businesses voluntarily seek certification. Independently accredited certifiers carry out the assessments. Some of these brands currently include:
For other environmental news, please visit the Environmental Learning Center online.
Much of the tuna consumed in the US is imported. Fishing practices, stock status and management of tuna fisheries around the world vary greatly. Exact labeling and brand names are not always useful when trying to differentiate how it was caught.
For example, you might buy "dolphin safe tuna;" but, according the US Consumers Union, there is no universal and independent verification of the dolphin-friendly claims. Moreover, because of newly emerging trade agreements, US tuna regulations have been declared "more restrictive than necessary with regards to ...protecting dolphins," which means the term "dolphin safe" might become further watered down.
Even if the dolphin may be "safe," other animals aren't. No international laws to reduce bycatch exist. Sea turtles, seabirds and sharks are accidentally caught as bycatch in the international longline fleet, the most common method of catching albacore.
Additionally, many species of tuna are already overfished A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and published in the journal Science found that
5 out of the 8 tuna species are at "risk of extinction." The study said some species were heavily over-fished, with little interest in conserving them because of the high commercial value of the catch.
IUCN experts warned that all three bluefin tuna species were susceptible to collapse. Skipjack tuna are vulnerable to extinction, while yellowfin and albacore tuna will be threatened with extinction if conservation measures are not taken.
The two principal species of canned tuna found in the U.S. market are albacore (white) and skipjack (light). Yellowfin, tongol and bigeye make up a smaller percentage and are often found mixed with skipjack and sold as "light."
Get started learning about sustainable seafood by visiting Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch web site. Because there is little or no bycatch, Seafood Watch recommends troll or hook-and-line caught as a best choice for any species of fish.
Overall, US caught tuna are best bets. A few American brands have been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The MSC has standards for sustainable fishing and seafood traceability. Fisheries and seafood businesses voluntarily seek certification. Independently accredited certifiers carry out the assessments. Some of these brands currently include:
- American Tuna Wild ~ Bornstein Seafoods
- Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics ~ Wild Pacific Seafood
For other environmental news, please visit the Environmental Learning Center online.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Switching Gears to Protect Ocean Wildlife By Cameron Jaggard, Pew Environment Group
Commercial fishermen in the Gulf set surface longlines that stretch on average 30 miles and dangle more than 700 baited hooks. This fishing method targets healthy populations of yellowfin tuna and swordfish, but also incidentally catches and kills more than 80 other types of vulnerable ocean wildlife including bluefin tuna, endangered leatherback sea turtles, blue marlin, sailfish and sharks. The capture of these unwanted species is known as bycatch.
Switching to more selective fishing methods, already approved for use in the Gulf, could eliminate this decades-old problem. Green sticks and buoy gear are two novel alternatives that some commercial fishermen have already adapted for use in the mid-Atlantic, the east coast of Florida, and, to a lesser extent, the Gulf of Mexico. These gears require fewer hooks and allow any unwanted catch to be released within minutes. This significantly reduces the number of non-target animals caught and killed while fishing for yellowfin tuna and swordfish.
The Pew Environment Group and its partners are working to transition the surface longline fishing fleet to these more selective fishing methods and calling on the federal government to prohibit the use of this indiscriminate gear in the Gulf of Mexico. Please visit www.PewEnvironment.org/GulfTuna to learn more about switching gears and email cjaggard@pewtrusts.org to find out how to take action.
Editors note: Please join us for Cameron's presentation at our December general meeting!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Watch for Upcoming Article in Florida Today! By Deborah Longman-Marien, SCAS President
There will be an article in Florida Today on November 19th, in the Spaces Section about birdfeeders. Jason Frederick and I were interviewed for this article. If there is a comment section on line, why don't you write in about how much enjoyment you get from having bird feeders, your successes, what birds you see, and perhaps on your enjoying meeting new people, seeing and learning about birds and nature at Audubon events.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Florida Nature Tours Support of Conservation, Scientific and Birding Organizations by Wes Biggs
Florida Nature Tours and all of its leaders have been long time supporters of organizations that advocate bird protection, conservation, scientific research and the promotion of the hobby and sport of birding. For our 2012 season we will make a donation of $100.00 from the price of each trip booked in the name of every Dry Tortugas tour participant to the birding/conservation organization of their choice.
We will also be donating a Dry Tortugas tour to each of the three following birding festivals to help raise money for various conservation programs.
Bruce Anderson of Orlando, Florida
Michael Brothers of Ponce Inlet, Florida
Andy Kratter of Gainesville, Florida
Ann Paul of Tampa, Florida
Father Tom Pincelli of Brownsville, Texas
You can find out more about Florida Nature Tours on their web site: www.floridanaturetours.net
We will also be donating a Dry Tortugas tour to each of the three following birding festivals to help raise money for various conservation programs.
- The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife festival in Titusville, Florida, January 25-30, 2012, www.spacecoastbirdingandwildlifefestival.org, 321-268-5224. We will be sharing a booth with one of our leaders, David Simpson of Birding With David Simpson. A number of our Florida Nature Tours trip leaders will be leading field trips at the festival.
- The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival in Harlingen, Texas November 9-13, 2011, www.rgvbf.com,956-357-3457. Be sure to stop by our booth & say hi.
- The Midwest Birding Symposium in Lakeside, Ohio September 15-18, 2011, www.birdwatchersdigst.com/mwb2011/main2011.php, 800-879-2473. Congratulations to this year’s winner: Claudia Anders of Ohio.
Bruce Anderson of Orlando, Florida
Michael Brothers of Ponce Inlet, Florida
Andy Kratter of Gainesville, Florida
Ann Paul of Tampa, Florida
Father Tom Pincelli of Brownsville, Texas
You can find out more about Florida Nature Tours on their web site: www.floridanaturetours.net
Sams House at Pine Island November 2011 Events
NEW HOURS!!! Starting this month, we will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Guided Hike - Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 a.m.
Join Land Manager, Scott Taylor, on a guided hike through the Pine Island Conservation Area. Participants will get a special sneak peek of new the new trail being constructed that will connect Sams House with the trails off Pine Island road.
Introductory Volunteer Training - Thursday, November 10th, 6:00 p.m.
This is a must for volunteers. Participants will meet other volunteers, learn about volunteer opportunities at Sams, and get an overview of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and the Pine Island Conservation Area.
Garden Workday - Friday, November 11th, 10:00 a.m.
Learn about native plants and help beautify our gardens. A great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours. Led by Shari Blissett-Clark.
“Lunch Under the Oaks: Ancient Medicine in Florida” - Friday, November 11th at noon
Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic under the oaks after a morning spent in the garden. Dr. Rachel Wentz will present: Ancient Medicine in Florida: Examining the Evidence for Medicine at the 7,000-year-old site of Windover”. For thousands of years, humans have been utilizing their natural environment for the purpose of treating the sick. This presentation will examine the evidence for medicine at the Windover site, an Archaic site from Florida that produced the well-preserved remains of 168 individuals. Weʼll explore the objects that accompanied them to the grave and the skeletons themselves for evidence that people were treating the sick and prolonging life in one of Floridaʼs ancient populations.
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/samshousepineisland
Mark your Calendars for the Sams Open House on Saturday, December 10th!
CNAH Announcement: Southeastern US Species Move Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
(Visit the Center for North American Herpetology at http://www.cnah.org for additional information.)
WASHINGTON— In response to a 2010 scientific petition from the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today found that protection of 374 freshwater species in twelve southeastern states may be warranted under the Endangered Species Act. The decision was made in accordance with a historic settlement agreement reached this summer between the Center and the government to push 757 of the country’s least protected, but most imperiled, species toward Endangered Species Act protection.
"With today’s finding that 374 southeastern freshwater species will be considered for Endangered Species Act protection, it’s clear the Fish and Wildlife Service is finally taking action to help hundreds of American species that desperately need a lifeline," said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director with the Center. "Like so many species in our ever-more crowded world, these 374 species face a multitude of threats to their survival — habitat destruction, pollution, climate change and pressure from invasive species."
The 374 include 89 species of crayfish and other crustaceans; 81 plants; 78 mollusks; 51 butterflies, moths, caddisflies and other insects; 43 fish; 13 amphibians; 12 reptiles and turtles, four mammals and three birds. They are found in twelve states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Included among the 374 species are the Florida sandhill crane, Streamside Salamander, Alabama Map Turtle, beautiful crayfish, clam-shell orchid, cobblestone tiger beetle, frecklebelly madtom and the Canoe Creek pigtoe.
"The Southeast is home to more freshwater species than anywhere else in the world. Tragically, the region has already lost many of them to extinction," Greenwald said. "Endangered Species Act protection for these remaining species will help stem the tide of extinction and herald the beginning of a new era of species protection in the Southeast."
As documented in the petition, southeastern freshwater species are threatened by many forces that have altered, and continue to alter, the region’s waterways, such as dams, pollution, sprawl, poor agricultural practices, invasive species and a warming climate.
"Protecting these species will also protect rivers and streams that are a source of drinking water and recreation for Southeast communities," said Greenwald. "Endangered Species Act protection will not just save these species from extinction but benefit millions of people."
Groups that joined the Center on the petition included Alabama Rivers Alliance, Clinch Coalition, Dogwood Alliance, Gulf Restoration Network, Tennessee Forests Council and West Virginia Highlands Conservancy.
Additional Information
For a copy of today’s finding, more information on our campaign to address the Southeast freshwater extinction crisis, a copy of the petition, a list of species by state and a slideshow of a sample of the species, please visit:
http://biologicaldiversity.org/programs/biodiversity/1000_species/the_southeast_freshwater_extinction_crisis/index.html
For more information on our landmark settlement agreement, please visit:
http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/biodiversity/species_agreement/index.htm
WASHINGTON— In response to a 2010 scientific petition from the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today found that protection of 374 freshwater species in twelve southeastern states may be warranted under the Endangered Species Act. The decision was made in accordance with a historic settlement agreement reached this summer between the Center and the government to push 757 of the country’s least protected, but most imperiled, species toward Endangered Species Act protection.
"With today’s finding that 374 southeastern freshwater species will be considered for Endangered Species Act protection, it’s clear the Fish and Wildlife Service is finally taking action to help hundreds of American species that desperately need a lifeline," said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director with the Center. "Like so many species in our ever-more crowded world, these 374 species face a multitude of threats to their survival — habitat destruction, pollution, climate change and pressure from invasive species."
The 374 include 89 species of crayfish and other crustaceans; 81 plants; 78 mollusks; 51 butterflies, moths, caddisflies and other insects; 43 fish; 13 amphibians; 12 reptiles and turtles, four mammals and three birds. They are found in twelve states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Included among the 374 species are the Florida sandhill crane, Streamside Salamander, Alabama Map Turtle, beautiful crayfish, clam-shell orchid, cobblestone tiger beetle, frecklebelly madtom and the Canoe Creek pigtoe.
"The Southeast is home to more freshwater species than anywhere else in the world. Tragically, the region has already lost many of them to extinction," Greenwald said. "Endangered Species Act protection for these remaining species will help stem the tide of extinction and herald the beginning of a new era of species protection in the Southeast."
As documented in the petition, southeastern freshwater species are threatened by many forces that have altered, and continue to alter, the region’s waterways, such as dams, pollution, sprawl, poor agricultural practices, invasive species and a warming climate.
"Protecting these species will also protect rivers and streams that are a source of drinking water and recreation for Southeast communities," said Greenwald. "Endangered Species Act protection will not just save these species from extinction but benefit millions of people."
Groups that joined the Center on the petition included Alabama Rivers Alliance, Clinch Coalition, Dogwood Alliance, Gulf Restoration Network, Tennessee Forests Council and West Virginia Highlands Conservancy.
Additional Information
For a copy of today’s finding, more information on our campaign to address the Southeast freshwater extinction crisis, a copy of the petition, a list of species by state and a slideshow of a sample of the species, please visit:
http://biologicaldiversity.org/programs/biodiversity/1000_species/the_southeast_freshwater_extinction_crisis/index.html
For more information on our landmark settlement agreement, please visit:
http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/biodiversity/species_agreement/index.htm
Watch the Only Known Footage of Imperial Woodpecker (from the Cornell Lab eNews)
In a new study published in The Auk, Cornell Lab scientists have analyzed the only known footage of the Imperial Woodpecker. It was the Ivory-billed Woodpecker's closest relative and is now probably extinct. Filmed in 1956 by William L. Rhein in Mexico, the footage shows a female Imperial Woodpecker hitching up the trunks of Durango pines, her extraordinary crest of feathers curving overhead, shaking as she chips at the bark with her bill. See the footage and read more.
Cocoa CBC by Dave Freeland
One of the oldest and most famous Christmas Bird Counts in the country is centered in Cocoa, Brevard County, and we welcome birders from all parts of Florida to participate. The date this year is Saturday, December 17, and we will have experts and beginners alike participating on the 14 teams that cover our 15-mile-diameter count circle that reaches from West Cocoa to Port Canaveral and from North Merritt Island to Viera.
This will mark the 61st consecutive year for the count started in 1951 by famed Florida birder/conservationist Allan Cruickshank. Cocoa has twice held national record highs for species recorded on any CBC. Our participants come from the Florida Keys, Gulf Coast and northern counties as well as out-of-staters from as far away as New York.
To join in, contact me (Dave Freeland vgswallow@cfl.rr.com) by e-mail at best convenience. We also require volunteers to help with the post-count dinner. Please contact Dee Fairbanks Simpson (deefairbanks@mac.com) if you would like to help with that.
This will mark the 61st consecutive year for the count started in 1951 by famed Florida birder/conservationist Allan Cruickshank. Cocoa has twice held national record highs for species recorded on any CBC. Our participants come from the Florida Keys, Gulf Coast and northern counties as well as out-of-staters from as far away as New York.
To join in, contact me (Dave Freeland vgswallow@cfl.rr.com) by e-mail at best convenience. We also require volunteers to help with the post-count dinner. Please contact Dee Fairbanks Simpson (deefairbanks@mac.com) if you would like to help with that.
Birds Matter Online Educational Videos
Dear Friends,
I hope you'll like and you'll find interesting my last documentary on birds. It lasts about 5 minutes. The title is "Beaks and Legs". It’s the second chapter of the series “Birds Matter”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G80UYavUyq0 (Spanish with English subtitles).
If you didn’t watch the first chapter, “Feathers”, it is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHUt5pwiMRI
You could follow the news in facebook too: http://www.facebook.com/cosasdepajaros
Thank you very much for your attention.
Yours sincerely,
Dani Morcillo (Spain)
(Editors note: These are very interesting, recommended viewing. To see the subtitles in YouTube, click the "Interactive Transcript" button.)
I hope you'll like and you'll find interesting my last documentary on birds. It lasts about 5 minutes. The title is "Beaks and Legs". It’s the second chapter of the series “Birds Matter”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G80UYavUyq0 (Spanish with English subtitles).
If you didn’t watch the first chapter, “Feathers”, it is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHUt5pwiMRI
You could follow the news in facebook too: http://www.facebook.com/cosasdepajaros
Thank you very much for your attention.
Yours sincerely,
Dani Morcillo (Spain)
(Editors note: These are very interesting, recommended viewing. To see the subtitles in YouTube, click the "Interactive Transcript" button.)
Action Needed: Tell the White House to Help Bats
Some parts of the United States have almost no bats left - they've been killed by an epidemic called White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Please help Bat Conservation International (BCI) tell the White House to fund the fight against WNS.
WNS continues to spread each year, with dire consequences for North American bats. BCI wants President Obama to include WNS funding in his Fiscal Year 2013 budget. With current economic constraints, however, he needs to hear from the public about the devastating impacts of WNS. BCI is using the White House's new "We the People" petition tool to make the request. White House staff will review their request, but only if they obtain 25,000 signatures by November 25!
The November 25 deadline is just around the corner! Click here to sign.
If you already have a whitehouse.gov account, click "Sign In" at the bottom of the petition page, enter your information and then click "Sign this Petition." If you are new to the whitehouse.gov webpage, click "Create an Account" at the bottom of the petition page. After you enter your information, an automated email will be sent to verify your new account. Once you have set-up your account, click the above link again and then click "Sign this Petition." When you sign-up for a whitehouse.gov account you can select whether or not you want to receive emails from the Administration. We know it is not easy to register on this site, but remember, you only need to do it once.
After signing, spread the word by asking your friends and family to sign on, too.
(Editor's note: In related news, the cause of WNS has been discovered. Click here to read the details.)
WNS continues to spread each year, with dire consequences for North American bats. BCI wants President Obama to include WNS funding in his Fiscal Year 2013 budget. With current economic constraints, however, he needs to hear from the public about the devastating impacts of WNS. BCI is using the White House's new "We the People" petition tool to make the request. White House staff will review their request, but only if they obtain 25,000 signatures by November 25!
The November 25 deadline is just around the corner! Click here to sign.
If you already have a whitehouse.gov account, click "Sign In" at the bottom of the petition page, enter your information and then click "Sign this Petition." If you are new to the whitehouse.gov webpage, click "Create an Account" at the bottom of the petition page. After you enter your information, an automated email will be sent to verify your new account. Once you have set-up your account, click the above link again and then click "Sign this Petition." When you sign-up for a whitehouse.gov account you can select whether or not you want to receive emails from the Administration. We know it is not easy to register on this site, but remember, you only need to do it once.
After signing, spread the word by asking your friends and family to sign on, too.
(Editor's note: In related news, the cause of WNS has been discovered. Click here to read the details.)
More FeederWatchers Needed to Track Generations of Birds
Ithaca, NY—When thousands of Americans begin tallying birds at their backyard feeders next month for Project FeederWatch, they will launch the 25th season for this popular citizen-science program. The information reported online from across the continent helps scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology track changes in the numbers of birds and the distribution of species. Anyone with an interest in birds and nature is invited to learn more about the project and become a “citizen scientist.” The new season of FeederWatch begins November 12, but participants can come on board at any time at www.FeederWatch.org.
Because most birds reproduce yearly, FeederWatch data cover nearly 25 generations of birds. Keeping tabs on 25 human generations would mean covering about 500 years! Many mysteries and surprises have been revealed since the program began in 1987. Some species, like Northern Cardinals and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, are expanding their ranges to the north, probably the result of a changing climate and the alteration of habitat. The Evening Grosbeak, once a familiar feeder bird in winter, has disappeared from much of its former range. Meanwhile, an invasive species, the Eurasian Collared-Dove, has spread from Florida to Alaska in less than a decade and is quickly becoming one of the more familiar birds at feeders across the country.
“None of these important changes in the distribution and abundance of birds would be understood without the help of our dedicated FeederWatchers,” said project leader David Bonter. “By watching and keeping track of the birds in your own neighborhood, you really can make a difference.” More than 50,000 people have participated in FeederWatch, and new participants are welcome to join at any time. “The more people watching, the more we can learn about the birds that brighten the winter landscape,” said Bonter.
To learn more about joining Project FeederWatch and to sign up, visit www.FeederWatch.org or call the Cornell Lab toll-free at (866) 989-2473. In return for the $15 fee ($12 for Cornell Lab members) participants receive the FeederWatcher’s Handbook with tips on how to successfully attract birds, an identification poster of the most common feeder birds, a calendar, complete instructions, and Winter Bird Highlights, an annual summary of FeederWatch findings.
Because most birds reproduce yearly, FeederWatch data cover nearly 25 generations of birds. Keeping tabs on 25 human generations would mean covering about 500 years! Many mysteries and surprises have been revealed since the program began in 1987. Some species, like Northern Cardinals and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, are expanding their ranges to the north, probably the result of a changing climate and the alteration of habitat. The Evening Grosbeak, once a familiar feeder bird in winter, has disappeared from much of its former range. Meanwhile, an invasive species, the Eurasian Collared-Dove, has spread from Florida to Alaska in less than a decade and is quickly becoming one of the more familiar birds at feeders across the country.
“None of these important changes in the distribution and abundance of birds would be understood without the help of our dedicated FeederWatchers,” said project leader David Bonter. “By watching and keeping track of the birds in your own neighborhood, you really can make a difference.” More than 50,000 people have participated in FeederWatch, and new participants are welcome to join at any time. “The more people watching, the more we can learn about the birds that brighten the winter landscape,” said Bonter.
To learn more about joining Project FeederWatch and to sign up, visit www.FeederWatch.org or call the Cornell Lab toll-free at (866) 989-2473. In return for the $15 fee ($12 for Cornell Lab members) participants receive the FeederWatcher’s Handbook with tips on how to successfully attract birds, an identification poster of the most common feeder birds, a calendar, complete instructions, and Winter Bird Highlights, an annual summary of FeederWatch findings.
Introducing the Florida Shorebird Alliance
The Florida Shorebird Alliance (FSA) is a statewide partnership of government and non-government organizations committed to advancing shorebird and seabird conservation in Florida through coordinated and collaborative work that helps identify and address important needs with regard to research, management, education, outreach, and public policy. SCAS is happy to announce they will be our featured speaker in January. If you want to prep yourself and learn all about their exciting work before the meeting, please check out their web sites:
The Florida Shorebird Alliance: http://www.FLShorebirdAlliance.org
Online monitoring database, the Florida Shorebird Database: http://www.FLShorebirdDatabase.org
The Florida Shorebird Alliance: http://www.FLShorebirdAlliance.org
Online monitoring database, the Florida Shorebird Database: http://www.FLShorebirdDatabase.org
Satellite Beach Recreation Department Upcoming Events
See the Satellite Beach Recreation Department web site for additional information on any upcoming events.
Satellite Beach Off-Leash Dog Park
The 1 ½ acre park is located at the SB Sports & Recreation Park (next to the SB Library) for your dog to play unleashed. New visitors must bring their dog’s shot records (as provided by your vet’s office) and have rabies tag on the dog’s collar. The park is open weekdays 8-11am & 4-7pm and weekends 8am-7pm The cost is $2.50 for up to 2 people and/or up to 3 dogs to enter, $3.50 if you exceed the 2/3 rule. The Satellite Beach Dog Park phone number is (321) 777-8004.
Hightower Beach Park
Located at the north end of Satellite Beach, this environmentally sensitive park has restrooms, a handicapped dune crossover and a nature boardwalk through pristine dunes.
Samsons Island Nature Park
Samsons Island, owned by the City of Satellite Beach, is located within the city’s boundaries on a 52-acre island in the Banana River. Managed as a passive nature park, activities on the island include bird watching, nature observation & water activities such as fishing. The park can be used between dusk to dawn for camping or evening outings, but a permit must first be obtained from the SB Recreation Dept. The park’s success is largely due to the efforts of many volunteers who maintain trails and campsites. To find out about the City’s volunteer programs for individuals, families & groups call 773-6458. There is a free boat trip & park tour available Sundays @ 1pm, leaving from the SB Fire dock
Samsons Island Volunteer Program
Samsons Island Nature Park is a 52 acre island owned by the City of Satellite Beach located in the Indian River Lagoon. Since 1991, city volunteers and staff have worked diligently to re-vegetate this spoil island so local flora and fauna can enjoy a small piece of open land. The Samsons Island volunteer program recruits individuals, families and local organizations to lend a hand with park duties that suit their ability level. You can volunteer any Sunday, 1-4pm during our regular park work day. Those interested in volunteering on Samsons Island can contact Kerry Stoms, Satellite Beach Recreation Dept. Director, at 773-6458 or kstoms@satellitebeach.org
Beachlovers (and trash haters)
Beachlovers & Trash Haters are gathering at Pelican Beach Park, north dune crossover at 8am on the second Saturday monthly. The informal trash bash is spearheaded by Judy De La Rosa. Keep Brevard Beautiful will supply trash bags and gloves, volunteers should bring their own drinking water. No need to rsvp, just show up! Contact Judy at 960-0436 or judy@mitchrealty.com with questions.
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society
The STPS continues to hold their meetings in the Melbourne Beach Community Center on the first Thursday of each month. The meeting starts at 7:30pm and usually includes a guest speaker. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call the Sea Turtle Preservation Society at 676-1701.
Marine Environmental Club
If you enjoyed Marine Biology Camp or have a great interest in marine activities, keep the excitement going with our Marine Environmental Club this school year! Youth 7-13 yrs old can join Ms. Tiffany in monthly meetings that feature local experts in marine or environmental fields and marine activities! The club meets from 7-8pm January 25, February 29, March 21, and April 25 at the DRS Community Center Meeting Room 1089 S. Patrick dr Satellite Beach 773-6458 Cost: $20/child
Satellite Beach is a recycling-conscious community!
Check out the recycle area behind the David R. Schechter Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive. There are bins for glass, plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper products. Inside the lobby, we regularly collect items that can be used by others such as eyeglasses (recycled by the SB Lions Club), coffee mugs (recycled by the SB Woman’s Club for Daily Bread), greeting card fronts, bottle caps (recycled by Brevard Montessori School, SB) and cell phones for soldiers. View the full list of recycling opportunities @ www.satellitebeachrecreation.
Satellite Beach Off-Leash Dog Park
The 1 ½ acre park is located at the SB Sports & Recreation Park (next to the SB Library) for your dog to play unleashed. New visitors must bring their dog’s shot records (as provided by your vet’s office) and have rabies tag on the dog’s collar. The park is open weekdays 8-11am & 4-7pm and weekends 8am-7pm The cost is $2.50 for up to 2 people and/or up to 3 dogs to enter, $3.50 if you exceed the 2/3 rule. The Satellite Beach Dog Park phone number is (321) 777-8004.
Hightower Beach Park
Located at the north end of Satellite Beach, this environmentally sensitive park has restrooms, a handicapped dune crossover and a nature boardwalk through pristine dunes.
Samsons Island Nature Park
Samsons Island, owned by the City of Satellite Beach, is located within the city’s boundaries on a 52-acre island in the Banana River. Managed as a passive nature park, activities on the island include bird watching, nature observation & water activities such as fishing. The park can be used between dusk to dawn for camping or evening outings, but a permit must first be obtained from the SB Recreation Dept. The park’s success is largely due to the efforts of many volunteers who maintain trails and campsites. To find out about the City’s volunteer programs for individuals, families & groups call 773-6458. There is a free boat trip & park tour available Sundays @ 1pm, leaving from the SB Fire dock
Samsons Island Volunteer Program
Samsons Island Nature Park is a 52 acre island owned by the City of Satellite Beach located in the Indian River Lagoon. Since 1991, city volunteers and staff have worked diligently to re-vegetate this spoil island so local flora and fauna can enjoy a small piece of open land. The Samsons Island volunteer program recruits individuals, families and local organizations to lend a hand with park duties that suit their ability level. You can volunteer any Sunday, 1-4pm during our regular park work day. Those interested in volunteering on Samsons Island can contact Kerry Stoms, Satellite Beach Recreation Dept. Director, at 773-6458 or kstoms@satellitebeach.org
Beachlovers (and trash haters)
Beachlovers & Trash Haters are gathering at Pelican Beach Park, north dune crossover at 8am on the second Saturday monthly. The informal trash bash is spearheaded by Judy De La Rosa. Keep Brevard Beautiful will supply trash bags and gloves, volunteers should bring their own drinking water. No need to rsvp, just show up! Contact Judy at 960-0436 or judy@mitchrealty.com with questions.
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society
The STPS continues to hold their meetings in the Melbourne Beach Community Center on the first Thursday of each month. The meeting starts at 7:30pm and usually includes a guest speaker. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call the Sea Turtle Preservation Society at 676-1701.
Marine Environmental Club
If you enjoyed Marine Biology Camp or have a great interest in marine activities, keep the excitement going with our Marine Environmental Club this school year! Youth 7-13 yrs old can join Ms. Tiffany in monthly meetings that feature local experts in marine or environmental fields and marine activities! The club meets from 7-8pm January 25, February 29, March 21, and April 25 at the DRS Community Center Meeting Room 1089 S. Patrick dr Satellite Beach 773-6458 Cost: $20/child
Satellite Beach is a recycling-conscious community!
Check out the recycle area behind the David R. Schechter Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive. There are bins for glass, plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper products. Inside the lobby, we regularly collect items that can be used by others such as eyeglasses (recycled by the SB Lions Club), coffee mugs (recycled by the SB Woman’s Club for Daily Bread), greeting card fronts, bottle caps (recycled by Brevard Montessori School, SB) and cell phones for soldiers. View the full list of recycling opportunities @ www.satellitebeachrecreation.
Call for Mini-Grant Applicants - Funds support neighborhood events about birds and nature
Ithaca, NY--The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s “Celebrate Urban Birds” project is accepting applications for mini-grants to fund neighborhood events that promote an appreciation for birds and nature. Grants average $250-$500.
Celebrate Urban Birds mini-grants could be used to support a bird-activity day at a local museum, afterschool program, library, or community center, or fund art and gardening activities at clubs, businesses, schools, senior centers, or neighborhoods. Events or projects could feature activities involving birds, community service, art, greening, and science. Participants are encouraged to collect simple information about common birds and report to the Cornell Lab.
To learn more, download a flyer, and apply for a mini-grant, visit www.CelebrateUrbanBirds.org. Organizations working with underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. No experience with birds is required.
Deadline to apply is December 15, 2011.
Celebrate Urban Birds is a free, year-round citizen science project from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Participants watch birds in their neighborhoods and report what they see. This information helps scientists better understand how birds survive in cities and make use of green spaces, including parks and gardens.
Contact: Karen Purcell, Project Leader, (607) 254-2455, urbanbirds@cornell.edu
Celebrate Urban Birds mini-grants could be used to support a bird-activity day at a local museum, afterschool program, library, or community center, or fund art and gardening activities at clubs, businesses, schools, senior centers, or neighborhoods. Events or projects could feature activities involving birds, community service, art, greening, and science. Participants are encouraged to collect simple information about common birds and report to the Cornell Lab.
To learn more, download a flyer, and apply for a mini-grant, visit www.CelebrateUrbanBirds.org. Organizations working with underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. No experience with birds is required.
Deadline to apply is December 15, 2011.
Celebrate Urban Birds is a free, year-round citizen science project from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Participants watch birds in their neighborhoods and report what they see. This information helps scientists better understand how birds survive in cities and make use of green spaces, including parks and gardens.
Contact: Karen Purcell, Project Leader, (607) 254-2455, urbanbirds@cornell.edu
Join Audubon in Support of the Northern Everglades: Comment Period Extended
For fifty years, Florida Audubon has worked with ranchers to protect important wildlife habitat and water resources in the Northern Everglades. These efforts now culminate in a proposal to establish a unique partnership between ranch landowners and the public creating a new National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area protecting and restoring the Everglades Headwaters.
Over 100,000 acres of conservation easements and 50,000 acres of land purchases are now proposed for acquisition in the area north of Lake Okeechobee and south of Kissimmee. The Everglades need you to speak up on behalf of this proposal to support the testimony of Eric Draper and the efforts of Audubon's Everglades Conservation Team! The comment period was extended until November 25, 2011. Please share this important opportunity with your friends and other nature-lovers in Florida.
Click here to take action and for additional information.
Over 100,000 acres of conservation easements and 50,000 acres of land purchases are now proposed for acquisition in the area north of Lake Okeechobee and south of Kissimmee. The Everglades need you to speak up on behalf of this proposal to support the testimony of Eric Draper and the efforts of Audubon's Everglades Conservation Team! The comment period was extended until November 25, 2011. Please share this important opportunity with your friends and other nature-lovers in Florida.
Click here to take action and for additional information.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Space Coast Audubon Society's Bird-A-Thon by Jason Frederick
We are going to hold 2 Bird-A-Thons to support a new project that we are participating in, the Florida Keys HawkWatch. The first one will be held October 22, 2011. Our second one will be held February 18, 2012.
Objective: The winning team will be the team which records the most species of
birds either by sight or sound within Brevard County during the 12 hour period
from 6a.m. until 6p.m. the event day.
Rules
Good luck!! If you have any questions contact Jason Frederick @ 321-449-9678 or by email at heyyoukidd@yahoo.com
If you would like to participate, reply back to me and I will either email you the
information needed to take part.
Objective: The winning team will be the team which records the most species of
birds either by sight or sound within Brevard County during the 12 hour period
from 6a.m. until 6p.m. the event day.
Rules
- Teams may consist of two, three or four members and only bird speciesseen or heard by at least two team members can be counted. Only birds seen or heard by team members within Brevard County can be counted.
- The competition will start at Steak and Shake Restuarant in Merritt Island. Teams should be prepared to leave the starting point, at 6 a.m. and must return at 6p.m. One species will be deducted from the teams score for each minute late returning to check in.
- There is no cost for entry, but team members are requested to obtain some sponsorship or a pledge of so many cents per species. A sponsorship of $10 per team member or a pledge of 10 cents per bird species seen, would be very gratefully received. All money raised will be used by Space Coast Audubon Society to further the Florida Keys HawkWatch
- The team captain will forward results to Jason Frederick at the end of the day for compilation for teams and the Chapter total.
- The team captain will provide transportation for his or her team. Team members should help cover the cost of gasoline on a voluntary basis. Each vehicle will constitute a separate team.
- The team captain will propose a route to area for the team and will make final decisions on routes during the day. Routes are limited to Brevard County only.
- The team captains will decide upon a name for the team.
- The team captain will oversee the compilation of the species identified during the day, although the filling out of the form may be delegated to another team member.
- The team must stay together during the day. No splitting up.
- The team captain will forward results to Jason Frederick at the end of the day for compilation for team total.
- Wild bird species seen or heard during the day will be checked off on the bird list provided to team captains.
- Only one bird checklist is needed per team.
- The objective is to count as many wild bird species as possible, but feral domestic species may also be counted. Birds in captivity are not countable. Birds at bird feeders are countable.
- You do not need to record the number of birds seen, only the number of species.
- Birds not on the list may be added at the end, but you must know the species for it to count (ie parakeet cannot count but monk parakeet does count).
- Rare or unusual sightings should undergo peer review and the name of the person (s) seeing the bird should be written on the form.
- Participants will solicit sponsors who will make contributions either based on the number of bird species identified or a fixed amount.
- Participants will pick up one or more pledge signup forms and a supply of Birdathon flyers.
- Participants will read the flyers so the can explain to prospective donors how the Birdathon works and what the funds collected will be used for.
- The participant will fill out the pledge signup form for the donor or have the donor clearly print the information on the form and give the donor a copy of the Birdathon flyer.
- After the day of the Birdathon, each participant will contact those who have made pledges, inform them of the Birdathon results and collect the check for their pledge. Certificates will be supplied which participants can fill out and hand to the donor. This will recognize them for their donation and serve as their receipt for the IRS.
- Checks should be made to the Space Coast Audubon Society.
Good luck!! If you have any questions contact Jason Frederick @ 321-449-9678 or by email at heyyoukidd@yahoo.com
If you would like to participate, reply back to me and I will either email you the
information needed to take part.
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