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re: 2009 Christmas Bird Count Buttons

rfergus — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:56:42 GMT

Just right click on them and save to your hard drive. Then on you can put them on a blog or web page, just like any other image. When you do, make the image a link to the CBC page with an hrf link tag.

re: 2009 Great Backyard Bird Count Buttons

Cindy — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:27:00 GMT

How do you "steal" them and post them? I've never done that before on a blog.

re: 2009 Christmas Bird Count Buttons

gail boyajian — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:38:00 GMT

I would like to join in the bird count and post the button on my blog, but I am not very web-savvy- could you give me directions on how to do this?

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re: Making Landfill Methane Burners Safe for Raptors

rfergus — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:03:11 GMT

See more photos of a methane burned American Kestrel at birdchaser.blogspot.com/.../methane-burned-kestrel.html

re: IATB #84 A Beginner's Guide to Bird Blogs

Bird Watching — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:48:45 GMT

I agree...that's a nice frigging bird. Ding Darling is one of my favorite places.

Rose.

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re: Birding for Everyone

rfergus — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:05:33 GMT

I've got another, more personal, note on this book at birdchaser.blogspot.com/.../birding-for-everyone.html.

re: Making Landfill Methane Burners Safe for Raptors

Nick Papadopoulos — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:59:52 GMT

As an update to my first comment I followed up with the US EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP). They hadn't heard of this issue before and were appreciative of the heads up. They are going to bring raise this issue at their national conference, where flare manufacturing and engineering companies will be attending. www.epa.gov/.../12thconf.htm

Also, to my second comment, I inquired as to whether or not alternative energy projects which utilize the methane for electricity or natural gas would elimitate the need for flaring. The answer is no and thus there is still a potential risk to birds of prey. Flaring is still needed in case the project needs to be temporarily shut down for operational or safety reasons or the project does not use all of the landfill's methane, which is sometimes the case.

Down in the Dumps: Raptors Harmed by Landfill Flaring « Burninghawk’s Weblog

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re: Making Landfill Methane Burners Safe for Raptors

Nick Papadopoulos — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:03:08 GMT

I have never heard of this issue. Thanks for this blog post.

One idea to chip in is to connect with the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP and gain their help in spreading the word about this problem and recommended solutions. I called one of their team leaders and they hadn't heard of this issue so I forwarded this blog and a few other articles.

Another solution that all communities can investigate is whether or not flaring can be eliminated altogether by converting the methane to electricity or liquified natural gas which can be used to power communities, fuel vehicles etc...This can deliver many benefits including energy independence, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and now one more - saving raptors and birds of prey.

re: 2009 Great Backyard Bird Count Buttons

Larry Jordan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:28:49 GMT

Thanks Rob! I put mine in a prominent spot on my website. I also posted their press release hoping to get folks interested. I love the citizen science projects because I think it really helps people become more aware of the nature that surrounds them. Plus they are loads of fun! The Christmas Bird Counts are ,of course, high on my list too.

Check the date on the Purple Finch button and thanks again for the beautiful and helpful additions for our websites! Great job!

re: Making Landfill Methane Burners Safe for Raptors

Wendy Perrone, Three Rivers Avian Center — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:14:15 GMT

Thank you so much for putting this up. I have sent the link to many in WV who are either rehabbers, vets, or others involved in birding or ecological work. Perhaps the awareness can help - especially if all it takes is making the burners less attractive to land on.

With much appreciation,

Wendy Perrone

Executive Director,

Three Rivers Avian Center

Brooks, WV 25951

www.tracwv.org

re: Making Landfill Methane Burners Safe for Raptors

rfergus — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:26:22 GMT

More on burned landfill birds in Oklahoma at birdchaser.blogspot.com/.../more-methane-burned-hawks-in-oklahoma.html.

re: 2009 Great Backyard Bird Count Buttons

Patrick — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:02:19 GMT

Yeah, hook us up!