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How Many Joules is an Eagle's Life worth?
December 2, 2023
Eagles in the wild face many threats. Wind turbines, shooting, poison, electrocution, car strikes, other predators, and capture, among others. Perhaps the greatest threat they face is an indifference towards their right to exist. Political whim has the ability to enforce the laws as written for eagle protection or disregard law by executive fiat when politically necessary.
Birds of prey protect beachgoers from seagulls in Ocean City, N.J. for fourth year
June 6, 2021
For the fourth year in a row, the Jersey Shore community are turning to birds of prey to protect people from seagulls that have wreaked havoc for plenty of beachgoers.
Our own MTRC VP, Ian Turner, was featured for his abatement work this summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Check out the article by WHYY's P. Kenneth Burns!
The Ocean City Boardwalk Raptors: Video with YouTube Link
June 4, 2021
Ocean City, N.J., owls, hawks and falcons to keep seagulls away from its boardwalk. This is the video that accompanies the article on WHYY featuring MTRC VP Ian Turner.
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