Mastodawn

No surprise. #ChelliePingree voted against HR556, #JaredGolden voted for it.

Protect #Wildlife from Toxic #LeadAmmunition [and #FishingTackle]

"#HR556, a bill to prevent federal agencies from prohibiting or regulating the use of toxic lead ammunition and fishing tackle on certain public lands and waters, passed the House of Representatives on March 18. However, we are not done fighting this bill! Lead ammunition is a well-documented threat, leading to illness and death for millions of birds and other wild animals each year. Since there is no safe level for lead exposure, hunters, anglers, and their families can also be harmed. Please contact your US representative about their vote on H.R. 556 and urge your senators to oppose this bill."

https://awionline.org/action-center#/535

Bill Status and details:

H.R.556 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025

"This bill bars the Fish and Wildlife Service (#FWS), the Bureau of Land Management (#BLM), and the Forest Service from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the FWS, the BLM, or the Forest Service determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations."

House Roll Call Vote 93 119th Congress - 2nd Session (2026)

Passed - Yea: 215 | Nay: 202
(R 208-1 Pres=0 NV=9, D 7-201 Pres=0 NV=6, I 0-0 Pres=0 NV=0)

Full voting roster:
https://www.congress.gov/votes/house/119-2/93

#USPol #MainePol #ProtectWildlife #ProtectNature #LeadPoisoning #WaterIsLife #SoilIsLife #NatureIsLife

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Maikel de Bakker 2d ago

On a winter’s day in the Kampina, I crossed paths with one of my favorites: the Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus), or kuifmees in Dutch.

A small, energetic bird with its unmistakable crest—like a tiny mohawk—usually hidden high in pine canopies. Not an easy one to spot, let alone photograph. But after days of snow, this little one came down, likely searching for food beyond its usual shelter.

There it was, hopping in and out of the snowy branches, quick, alert, and full of character.

Moments like these make the list grow. The robin, the kingfisher, the long-tailed tit… and now this one. Each encounter a reminder of how much life surrounds us, if we just take the time to look.

One planet. One responsibility. In a universe where life is rare, this feels worth protecting.

Captured in the Kampina.

Picture made with the Canon 5D Mark 4, f6,3 1/500 ISO 3200 at 400mm with the Sigma 100/400mm

#CrestedTit #LophophanesCristatus #Kuifmees #Kampina #DutchNature #NatureNetherlands #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #ForestBirds #WinterNature #SnowyForest #NatureMoments #BirdLovers #WildlifeLovers #NatureObservation #OutdoorPhotography #NatureWalk #HiddenNature #SmallBirds #CanonPhotography #PhotographyTechnique #NaturalLight #ExploringNature #QuietMoments #MoodyNature #NatureLovers #Canon5Dmark4 #WildNetherlands #ForestLife #NatureStories #SimpleBeauty #OnePlanet #ProtectNature #Biodiversity #WonderingLens #ByMaikeldeBakker #MaikeldeBakkerPhotography #PixelfedPhotography #LightAndLife #NatureConnection #MomentsInNature

Vaida 5d ago

The latest photo shoot from the Žuvintas Visitor Center. The exhibition features an excellent design that appeals to visitors of all ages.
#lithuania #nature #birds #žuvintas #reserve #lake #protectnature

Jan Dirk Bol - ANTIFA 🔻Mar 16

Kaukasische Vleugelnoot 📍 Landgoed Leyduin __________________________________________________

#Leyduin
#LandgoedLeyduin
#KaukasischeVleugelnoot
#Buitenplaats
#LandschapNoordHolland
#Natuurmonumenten
#ZwartWitFotografie
#BlackAndWhiteNature
#MonochromeMagic
#TreePhotography
#OudeBomen
#AbstractNature
#TreeMagic
#LeicaPhotography
#LeicaCamera
#LeicaFotografie
#Leica
#Biodiversity
#NatureConservation
#ProtectNature

www.jandirkbol.nl

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Eco Youths Network Uganda Mar 14

We planted different types of trees, including both fruit-bearing and non-fruit trees, all of which benefit and support a healthier environment. Thank you for your support and for following our amazing posts today. @Gustodon ✌️🙏

#TreePlanting #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #Sustainability #ProtectNature 3/3

Pacific Byiringiro Feb 26

When you move to a new place and discover neighbors doing things you believe harm the earth, do you walk away or gently share what you know? Today I saw a neighbor burning garden waste. Maybe they did not know some of it can become rich manure, or that smoke damages nature and health #ProtectNature #TeachNotJudge #CleanAir #SustainableLiving