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From: info@abcbirds.org
To: prosbird
Sent: Wed, May 7, 2014 2:00 pm
Subject: Take Action: Save the Red Knot
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The rufa Red Knot is one of the world's longest-distance migrants, traveling from Argentina to the Arctic and back yearly. But this remarkable bird is in big trouble. Its population has plummeted from 150,000 to about 30,000 in the past two decades.
Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed listing the Red Knot under the Endangered Species Act, which would ensure more resources to protect these birds. We hope you’ll join us in expressing support of FWS’ efforts to protect the Red Knot from extinction. American Bird Conservancy has long been fighting for the rufa Red Knot’s future. We helped the states of New Jersey and Delaware limit overharvesting of horseshoe crabs, which fuel the birds during their long migration. We helped restore Red Knot feeding beaches that were washed away by Hurricane Sandy. Now you can help: Tell FWS that you support listing the Red Knot under the Endangered Species Act! FWS is taking public comments until May 19. |  |  |
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