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January 26, 2012 | Conferences
January 17, 2012 | Publications
The Journal of Raptor Research is planning a special issue dedicated to the late Dr. Gary Bortolotti. Manuscripts on topics that were of special interest to Gary are particularly encouraged. Authors are invited to send manuscripts to the Editor of the Journal of Raptor Research, at journalofraptorresearch@gmail.com by 30 June 2012. Please indicate that the… Continue reading Call for papers for a special issue of JRR dedicated to raptor biologist Gary Bortolotti.
In response to the recent email about the proposed Society for Ornithology, the Raptor Research Foundation wrote a formal response and shared its perspectives with the rest of the OSNA community. RRF has rejected the concept of the SFO outright. Background information on the SFO can be found in the October 2011 Ornithological Newsletter and… Continue reading RRF Response to the Society for Ornithology
October 10, 2011 | Conferences
The 2011 Annual Raptor Research Foundation Conference will be held in Duluth Minnesota the first week of October. The meeting will host 119 scientific presentations including 93 oral presentations and 26 posters. For more information visit the conference website or download one of the pdf documents linked below. Conference Schedule Abstracts Full Program Book (~5MB… Continue reading 2011 Annual RRF Meeting Abstracts and Program Book available online
The 2011 election results are now final. Please help us welcome the new members of the RRF Board of Directors: Eurasian: Fabrizio Sergio North American #3: Rick Harness Director at Large #3: Rob Bierregaard Director at Large #6: Miguel Ferrer Their 3-year terms begin 1 January 2012. We had a great ballot of potential candidates… Continue reading 2011 RRF Election Results
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… Continue reading Call for Action: Spent Lead Ammunition Bills in US Congress