BILLINGS, Mont., Thu Feb 28, 12:18 AM

A coalition of environmental and animal rights groups notified the Department of Interior on Wednesday that they plan to sue to stop the removal of gray wolves in the northern Rockies from the endangered species list.

More here:  http://www.optimum.net/News/AP/Article?articleId=389547

Please enjoy this video of a crow and a kitten (remember the “and friends” part of our forum) and enjoy…

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1JiJzqXxgxo

BILLINGS, Mont.
Federal Authorities Plan to Remove Gray Wolves in Northern Rockies From Endangered List… Read more here: http://www.optimum.net/News/AP/Article?articleId=387072

It’s that time of year again!  This annual event is a joint project of the National Audubon Society and Cornell’s School of Ornithology.  This year’s dates are February 15 – 18, 2008 AND it’s free to participate!  For more information visit: http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc 

What is the GBBC?
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds.

http://personal.inet.fi/yhdistys/kotkanlento/_englanti/nest.htm

The above site in Finland has a nest of Golden Eagles, but more exciting BEAR IN HIBERNATION. Click on Eagle Nest and then on animation in right column. Last year she had 3 cubs born during hibernation – fascinating to watch in the coming weeks.