Thanks, Jon! Your comment made me laugh! You might be right: more food for ravens and crows. I'm already missing the Turkey Vultures! And I bet you are too.
With so much evidence showing the harm of lead bullets available, it blows me away that people are still so resistant to switching to non-lead ammo. Thank you for continuing to highlight the dangers to our environment, the wildlife that we love, and also to ourselves. Another great article!
It seems crazy doesn't it?! Switching to nonlead is a win-win for birds AND people. The reluctance of people to look out for their own health and wellbeing is baffling. But we've seen this type of thing play out in other arenas as well ...
Totally agree with Natasha’s comments. You know who in my life switched to copper bullets at your urging and is very happy he did! He thinks they are more effective and perform better than lead. He has convinced a few of his hunting friends to switch as well. Now if we could only get state Fish and Game departments to push for non-lead ammo, that would be amazing. I know there are about 20 states that encourage it, and some even provide incentives, but we need more of them to do so.
It is always GREAT to hear from a hunter's perspective that copper bullets are more effective and perform better than lead. That seems to be the universal sentiment for hunters that make the switch. Which makes the reluctance to use nonlead bullets all the more baffling. I'm encouraged, too, that a growing number of Fish and Game departments are pushing for the use of nonlead ammo to protect our wildlife, but it's stunning to me that so few of them mention the human health threat posed by lead ammo.
Oh, how I miss Ravens now that I don't live near them. Your description of them warms my heart, and your explanation of the impacts of lead breaks my heart, once again. Thank you for your plea to hunters to eschew lead bullets.
Ravens are such wonderful and captivating birds! I'm sorry you're missing them right now. The lead bullet situation is truly heartbreaking for our scavengers. And it's one of those things that should be a no-brainer: better for birds, better for people. It's infuriating.
Thanks for the article nice to have Ravens & Crows in our area. I’m sure they are happy the Turkey Vultures have gone south. More road kill for them.
Thanks, Jon! Your comment made me laugh! You might be right: more food for ravens and crows. I'm already missing the Turkey Vultures! And I bet you are too.
With so much evidence showing the harm of lead bullets available, it blows me away that people are still so resistant to switching to non-lead ammo. Thank you for continuing to highlight the dangers to our environment, the wildlife that we love, and also to ourselves. Another great article!
It seems crazy doesn't it?! Switching to nonlead is a win-win for birds AND people. The reluctance of people to look out for their own health and wellbeing is baffling. But we've seen this type of thing play out in other arenas as well ...
Great article. We don’t have any Ravens where I live, but plenty of crows. Sad to hear about the Ravens and lead bullets.
Sad indeed. And perhaps some possible hints in this situation that might help explain why our politics are the way they are.
Great article, Sophie! Getting rid of lead bullets is such a smart and humane choice to protect our wonderful scavengers.
Definitely! And also to protect the hunters that provide so much food for our scavengers!
Totally agree with Natasha’s comments. You know who in my life switched to copper bullets at your urging and is very happy he did! He thinks they are more effective and perform better than lead. He has convinced a few of his hunting friends to switch as well. Now if we could only get state Fish and Game departments to push for non-lead ammo, that would be amazing. I know there are about 20 states that encourage it, and some even provide incentives, but we need more of them to do so.
It is always GREAT to hear from a hunter's perspective that copper bullets are more effective and perform better than lead. That seems to be the universal sentiment for hunters that make the switch. Which makes the reluctance to use nonlead bullets all the more baffling. I'm encouraged, too, that a growing number of Fish and Game departments are pushing for the use of nonlead ammo to protect our wildlife, but it's stunning to me that so few of them mention the human health threat posed by lead ammo.
Oh, how I miss Ravens now that I don't live near them. Your description of them warms my heart, and your explanation of the impacts of lead breaks my heart, once again. Thank you for your plea to hunters to eschew lead bullets.
Ravens are such wonderful and captivating birds! I'm sorry you're missing them right now. The lead bullet situation is truly heartbreaking for our scavengers. And it's one of those things that should be a no-brainer: better for birds, better for people. It's infuriating.
I knew none of this about the Raven. What a fantastic bird! Great piece as always, Sophie!