American Bird Conservancy


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American Bird Conservancy (ABC)

Address:PO Box 249
The Plains, VA 20198
Phone:540-253-5780
Fax:540-253-5782
Phone:888-247-3624
Web: www.abcbirds.org
Established: 1922. Description:Protects and conserves wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Dedicated to overcoming the greatest threats facing birds: a growing human population, the use of pesticides, and the introduction of destructive species including domestic cats. Members: 7,000. Dues: $40/year.
Publications: Bird Conservation magazine (3x/year). Bird Calls newsletter (3x/year); free to members.
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Dear EarthTalk: one of the objections to wind power has been that the turbines can kill birds
Fish and Wildlife survey, windmills kill nearly half a million birds a year, and the American Bird conservancy projected the number could double in 20 years.
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