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Ornithological and Research Societies and Centers
The
Ornithological Society Online: BIRDnet
Includes links to ten major ornithological societies, a list of recent ornithological
literature, useful grant and research information, and links. The webmaster has
found the list of ornithological literature to be quite helpful.
Patuxent
Wildlife Research Center
This site includes information on various monitoring programs, the environmental
contaminants database (this is nicely done), a bird quiz, a database of declining
and endangered species, and lots of other stuff. Be sure to check out the What's
New and Publications sections, as well as the Bird
Monitoring in North America list.
Cornell
Laboratory of Ornithology
Studies, publications, an online "sounds" database, and birds, birds,
birds! A nice site.
US
Fish and Wildlife Service Species Page
A compilation of interesting species-related information. Includes "fact
sheets" and some great links (look under "Common Species" at
the bottom of the page).
The
World Center for Birds of Prey
The granddaddy of Peregrine recovery. Also information on Harpy Eagles, Aplomado
falcons, and other birds of prey.
Audubon
Society
I am an Audubon member. This site
includes a lot of information and resources - it is great for anyone who enjoys
birds! Resources include birding information and maps, the ABCs of backyard
feeding, information about legislation and legislative priorities, and opportunities
to get involved in 'Citizen Science'. Check out the Christmas Bird Count -
I do this every year and it is a lot of fun!
Bird
Studies Canada
A partner in the Christmas Bird Count, Bird Studies Canada has information
about BSC's many programs, great online reports and publications, a "breaking
news" feature, and links to other sites.
The
Canadian Peregrine Foundation
This is an awesome site - cams, tracking, information, you name it. This group
was formed in 1998 to assist in recovery of the Peregrine falcon in Ontario and
elsewhere in Canada.
Iowa
Ornithologists Union
Iowa birding information, a list of events, checklists, birding data, and more.
Wisconsin
Society for Ornithology
A neat site with a lot of information including publications, research, and
activities.
The
Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group
Discusses recovery (and much, much more)! This group was formed in 1975
to help restore California's Peregrine falcon population. There is a great deal
of information, links, and pics.
Contaminants and Endangered Species
Environmental
Contaminants Research at Patuxent
Amazing FREE information and online collaboration. Includes searchable databases,
online hazard reviews, bibliography, and more.
Environmental
Contaminants from the National Park Service
Choose individual pdfs or download and install the documents as an application.
Endangered
Species and Wetlands Report
Packed with legislative and legal information. What is Congress doing? EPA,
ESA, Federal Register...a very important site for anyone interested in keeping
up with the system.
The
Effects of Air Pollutants on Wildlife and Implications in Class I Areas
Tonnie G. Maniero, 1996