Kestrel Cam at Iroquois NWR

[ezsha]

Many states have programs such as Hunters for the Hungry: http://www.h4hungry.org/
This is particularly effective in states where there are way too many deer, and way too many hungry people.
Carol
WV

Here's the nationwide list for those not in VA.
http://www.nrahq.org/hunting/hungry_nat_list.asp

[Kris G.]

Just read this on the Iroquois NWR site:




Eggs hatch May 6,7,8.
Two kestrel chicks perished due to cold and/or starvation on May 9.

more sad news..

[Donna]

This weather is killing a lot of wildlife...so awful. 

[Kris G.]

This weather is killing a lot of wildlife...so awful. 

 

It sure is, Donna.  Our baby Robins in a nest under our pool deck are OK so far.  I checked on them last night much to Momma's chagrin.

[nwfloridafalconfan]

Revisiting the Spring turkey hunt discussion in this thread. 

Reader comments on a turkey hunting "accident" article in the Wellsville Daily Reporter included this opinion of an ex-turkey hunter:

"Better Ways

Turkey hunting is a blood sport, Rambler is right on. Consider that the birds are overwhelmed with seasonal mating urges and act irrationally, it is not sporting to take advantage of that. I have in the past, with regret, been a turkey hunter and the hunting strategy is that simple. Turkeys gobble for the same reason the yellow warbler sings, to define territory and find a mate. Positioning yourself in the woods before light as close to a gobblers roost as possible in order to best attract him into gun range by replicating a wanting female is not hunting.... its easy... and the irrational mentality that drives a man to commit this killing leads to these kinds of senseless injuries. The Eastern Turkey is a beautiful being, full of wanderlust and pride. They should only be killed for survival, be it by a coyote a needy human who can easily do so without interrupting the spring mating season. Andrew HArris"

http://www.wellsvilledaily.com/news/x1920419708/Man-shot-in-face-near-hunting-camp
 

[Kris G.]

I caught a glimpse of the remaining 3 Kestrel babies today and they looked OK so far. The weather here will be warming up in the next few days so that'll be better for them.