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1. Happy New Year! Apply for your permits today!

   Author: Laura Bies

   If you haven’t secured the necessary permits for the upcoming field season, do so today!

   By Laura Bies, January 2
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   • January 2

2. APHIS releases final guidance on field studies

   Author: Laura Bies

   The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a policy document, “Research Involving Free-living Wild Species In Their Natural Habitat," to provide guidance regarding field studies and the Animal Welfare Act. 

   By Laura Bies, July 21, 2021
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   • July 21, 2021

3. OC releases HPAI fact sheet

   Author: Laura Bies

   The Ornithological Council has released a new fact sheet on highly pathogenic avian influenza. 

   By Laura Bies, September 20
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   • September 20

4. Sponsor the Ornithology Exchange!

   Author: Laura Bies

   A new program allows organizations that value the Ornithology Exchange to show their support of the site!

   By Laura Bies, June 12
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   • June 12

5. OC releases updated strategic plan

   Author: Laura Bies

   The Ornithological Council has updated their strategic plan, which was last revised in 2006!

   By Laura Bies, April 30
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   • April 30

6. USFWS withdraws MBTA Incidental Take rule

   Author: Laura Bies

   USFWS backtracks on a long-awaited rule to regulate incidental take under the MBTA. 

   By Laura Bies, December 4, 2023
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   • December 4, 2023

7. New edition of the Guidelines to the Use of Wild Birds in Research now available

   Author: Laura Bies

   The Ornithological Council has released a new edition of its foundational publication, the Guidelines to the Use of Wild Birds in Research.

   By Laura Bies, November 1, 2023
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   • November 1, 2023

8. COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: Changes coming to MBTA and Eagle permits

   Author: Laura Bies

   The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a number of possible changes to the permits they issue under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. 

   By Laura Bies, June 7, 2023
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   • July 11, 2023

9. U.S. Supreme Court limits regulation of wetlands

   Author: Laura Bies

   A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision limits protections for wetlands.

   By Laura Bies, June 1, 2023
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   • June 1, 2023

10. Ornithological Council’s website on permitting updated

    Author: Laura Bies

    All the permitting info you need has been recently updated - at www.birdnet.org!

    By Laura Bies, May 1, 2023
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    • May 1, 2023

11. More information about the new Animal Welfare Act regulations

    Author: Laura Bies

    USDA APHIS recently passed long-awaited regulations that cover birds not bred for use in research under the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act. What does this mean for ornithologists?

    By Laura Bies, March 20, 2023
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    • March 24, 2023

12. The Ornithological Council takes over management of the Ornithology Exchange

    Author: Laura Bies

    The Ornithological Council will now manage the Ornithology Exchange, a free online community for those involved with and interested in ornithology.

    By Laura Bies, February 27, 2023
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    • February 27, 2023

13. USDA releases final rule for regulations of birds under the Animal Welfare Act

    Author: Laura Bies

    The new rule sets housing and care standard for birds other than those bred specifically for use in research. 

    By Laura Bies, February 20, 2023
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    • February 20, 2023

14. Field season is coming - apply now for your permits!

    Author: Laura Bies

    Field season is coming up, so if you need a permit, the time to apply is...NOW!

     

     

    By Laura Bies, January 12, 2023
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    • January 12, 2023

15. Join the flock! OC reinvigorates supporting memberships

    Author: Laura Bies

    Now your organization - of any size - can show its support for the Ornithological Council by becoming a supporting member. Join the flock today!

    By Laura Bies, June 29, 2022
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    • June 29, 2022

16. The Ornithological Council releases another update to its Import Guide

    Author: Laura Bies

    The OC has released an updated version of its Import Guide, a key resources for those importing, exporting, or transporting ornithological samples and specimens.  

    By Laura Bies, May 31, 2022
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    • May 31, 2022

17. USDA releases proposed animal welfare regulation for birds

    Author: Laura Bies

    USDA APHIS has released for public comment new regulations that would establish standards governing the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred for research under the Animal Welfare Act.

    By Laura Bies, February 22, 2022
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    • February 22, 2022

18. The Ornithological Council and partners, including the National Academies, to hold workshop on the unique welfare challenges of wildlife research

    Author: Laura Bies

    The Ornithological Council is working with partners, including the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research within the National Academies, to hold a virtual workshop about animal welfare and wildlife research. 

    By Laura Bies, December 10, 2021
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    • December 10, 2021

19. USFWS finalizes revocation of MBTA incidental take rule, asks for comments on new permit system

    Author: Laura Bies

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published the final rule officially revoking the Trump administration’s regulation that interpreted the Migratory Bird Treaty Act as only applying to intentional killing of birds

    By Laura Bies, September 30, 2021
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    • September 30, 2021

20. Important message from BirdsCaribbean re: St Vincent Parrot

    Most of you have probably heard about the explosive eruptions of La Soufriere Volcano on St. Vincent. They began on April 9th and have continued almost daily. The dome collapsed on April 12th and pyroclastic flows began. The volcano is decimating nearby towns, agriculture, and rivers, and has blanketed the entire country in ash.  BirdsCaribbean has launched a crowd funding page to raise money to assist with rescue and rehab of the St Vincent Parrot. Read more on the site: bit.ly/Volcano-Relief-StVincent-Parrot 
     

    By Fern Davies, April 14, 2021
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    • April 14, 2021

21. Get ready for field season - apply now for your permits!

    Author: Laura Bies

    Field season is right around the corner! If you haven't already applied for your permits/renewals, do it ASAP.

    By Laura Bies, February 2, 2021
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    • February 2, 2021

22. The Ornithological Council is updating the Guidelines to the Use of Wild Birds in Research - and we need your help!

    Author: Laura Bies

    The Guidelines to the Use of Wild Birds in Research, published by the Ornithological Council, is a resource reference used by the federal animal welfare agencies and your Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. Help the Ornithological Council keep it current!

    By Laura Bies, November 24, 2020
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    • November 25, 2020

23. USFWS launches new online permit system

    Author: Laura Bies

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today launched a new online permit system that will allow applicants to submit, pay for, and track their permit applications online. 

    By Laura Bies, October 21, 2020
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    • October 22, 2020

24. APHIS accepting comments on field study definition

    Author: Laura Bies

    USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a proposed policy document, “Research Involving Free-living Wild Species In Their Natural Habitat,” to assist research institutions in determining whether an activity involving free-living wild animals in their natural habitat meets the regulatory definition of “field study.” The proposed policy describes criteria that research facilities could use to identify activities that are invasive, harmful, or that materially alter animal behavior. 

    By Laura Bies, September 14, 2020
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    • September 14, 2020

25. USFWS Draft Environmental Statement on MBTA incidental take rule published

    Author: Laura Bies, Executive Director, Ornithological Council

    This news and analysis are provided by the Ornithological Council, a consortium supported by 11 ornithological societies. Join or renew your membership in your ornithological society if you value the services these societies provide to you, including OrnithologyExchange and the Ornithological Council.

    Late last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) analyzing their proposed rule to limit the reach of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act by exempting incidental take (or unintentional killing or harming) of birds.

    The Service announced their proposed rule in January, in an attempt to provide more regulatory certainty to public, industries, states, tribes and other stakeholders. This DEIS assesses the possible effects of their proposed rule, as well as two other possible actions - or alternatives - on migratory birds, other environmental resources, and the economy.

    Read more....

    By Fern Davies, June 8, 2020
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    • June 9, 2020