34 min listen
04-19: How Birders Can Save the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with Tykee James
04-19: How Birders Can Save the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with Tykee James
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jul 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Birders are undoubtedly familiar with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, at least by name, and recent proposed changes to that venerable piece of conservation legislation by the Trump Administration have environmental groups concerned about the long-term impacts on birds. Tykee James, host of On Word for Wildlife, a wildlife and politics podcast on the Wildlife Observer Network, and a government affairs professional joins host Nate Swick to talk about what the MBTA does and what birders can do to address these changes including commenting here before July 20! Also, thoughts on the AOS's McCown's Longspur announcement and Nate issues corrections. Donate the ABA’s Nesting Season Appeal!
Released:
Jul 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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