Interesting post and some time ago this list contributed to the question = of non-native, invasive, etc.
I summarized and sent to several other Biology/Ecology/Env Sci lists I'm = on, so your comments touched many people. About feral cats, having a interest in Birds and my master banding = permit with the USFWS since '85, this topic is of GREAT interest to me. Funny thing, I'm on the MI Bird list and didn't read the posting rules = too closely. Well, I made a fairly pointed post about feral cats and the = damage they. Huge mistake. Found out posts about pet cats, feral cats = (some birders on the list are actually feeding cats at their door-step). = I heard from several including the list-owner about my improper post.=20 I found it a severe case of "having your cake and wanting to eat it = too". Have never killed a cat, but it just seems like the stats are in = about bird-kills, not to mention other wildlife house cats and feral = cats take each year. If you are a cat-lover, please don't e-mail with = questions like "do you drive a car"?, etc. Unmanaged cats (and dogs) put = a huge impact on the wildlife we love to see. Not a fault, they come = from a long lineage of hunters, actually not that many generations = removed, and they are VERY good at what they do. Thanks. Mike Nolan ---------- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your = number, best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. =20 After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director =20 Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit *************************************************************************= ************************* =E2=80=9COutstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine = Ecology=E2=80=9D =E2=80=9CSpanish/Cultural Immersion Programs: Spain, Mexico, Central and = South America=E2=80=9D Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit P.O. Box 141543 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49514-1543 USA Local/International Phone: 001.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Skype/MS IM: travelwithrandr AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org *************************************************************************= *************************
