tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1422040189937711491.post8982306389926031647..comments2024-02-25T02:19:03.719-08:00Comments on The Bruce Mactavish Newfoundland Birding Blog: Eastern & Western Willets - SOSBruce Mactavishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354860540379635005noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1422040189937711491.post-54333819149267347692015-07-31T16:16:26.885-07:002015-07-31T16:16:26.885-07:00Or maybe somebody wants their name in parentheses....Or maybe somebody wants their name in parentheses.Antshrikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013685186982068209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1422040189937711491.post-18947162493235390912014-11-24T07:08:59.099-08:002014-11-24T07:08:59.099-08:00I think it might have something to do with conserv...I think it might have something to do with conservation. I believe (though am not sure) that it easier to get funding for a full species than just a subspecies. A subspecies of the White-breasted Nuthatch might be doing poorly, but overall the entire species is fine. No doubt the scientists like yourself and the conservationists understand why a subspecies needs to be protected, but to the general population, who give the money either through donations or tax money, well they`ll see a latin name and start talking about tree-huggers. You give them a species that`s about to go extinct and then everyone starts throwing about Passenger Pigeon and Carolina Parakeet.dmorinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893569504389026431noreply@blogger.com