Call for papers on the American Kestrel. The Journal of Raptor Research is planning a special issue on the American Kestrel. Papers presented at the RRF 2021 virtual conference special symposium on this topic should be submitted for this issue, but all other relevant manuscripts are invited as well. Manuscripts addressing any aspect of the […]
RRF commends India’s Minister of Environment and Forests in curtailing illegal killing of Amur Falcons in Northeastern India
RRF’s Conservation Committee recently contacted India’s Minister of Environment and Forests about curtailing illegal killing of Amur Falcons in Northeastern India. RRF commended the Minster on their swift action to stop the slaughter of the migrating falcons. View RRF’s letter to India’s Minister of Environment and Forests and other RRF position statements. To read more about this incident […]
Call for Action: Spent Lead Ammunition Bills in US Congress
Issue: United States Congressional Bills S838 and HR1558 recently introduced by the U.S.-based Congressional Sportsman’s Caucus (CSC) have the potential for negative impacts on wildlife, including raptors, by forever preventing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating on lead in ammunition. Publicity from the CSC and others regarding these bills claim there is “no credible […]