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Conservation  Last Updated 2/1/13

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Feral Cats—a Continuing Problem - Winter 2012-13    POSTED 2/15/13 "In the northern third of New York State and many other places, our native Double-crested Cormorant is held in contempt by much of the human race. Often this borders on near visceral hatred with myths and misunderstanding abounding." Gerry Smith sheds light on the continuing controversy over cormorant management. He is a member of NYSOA's Conservation Committee and has professional credentials as a colonial water bird biologist, having worked with these species for decades. Read the article by Andy Mason, published in the Winter 2012-13 issue of New York Birders A Few Thoughts on the Devil's Bird - October 2012    POSTED 2/1/13 "In the northern third of New York State and many other places, our native Double-crested Cormorant is held in contempt by much of the human race. Often this borders on near visceral hatred with myths and misunderstanding abounding." Gerry Smith sheds light on the continuing controversy over cormorant management. He is a member of NYSOA's Conservation Committee and has professional credentials as a colonial water bird biologist, having worked with these species for decades. Read the article by Gerry Smith, published in the October 2012 issue of New York Birders   NYSOA Comments on the Montezuma Comprehensive Conservation Plan - July 2012    POSTED 7/12/12 The plan includes expansion of hunting as a management strategy and reduction in shrubland and grassland habitats. NYSOA is concerned about both of these. In addition, NYSOA is calling for reopening of the public comment period because the time allowed has been too short. Read the letter sent to the USFWS by Andy Mason, NYSOA Conservation Committee Chair

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