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Facts, lore, audio files, video clips, photos, pictures, photo comics, and other information about Brooklyn's flocks of wild Quaker Parrots (AKA Monk Parakeets).

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Disturbing News From Burnham, Illinois: You Can Help

I received a call today from a woman in Chicago, Illinois. Her report was very disturbing. Apparently, gangs of young men are shooting the wild Quakers that live in Burnham, which is a suburb of Chicago.

I am attempting to develop information before contacting the media. You can assist me if you know:
  1. Whether this situation is in fact occurring.

  2. Who in Chicago media I should direct my contact to get in touch with.

  3. The names, e-mails and phone numbers of regional anti-cruelty organizations active in the Chicago area.

  4. Academic institutions in Chicago area that might be able to exert influence.

  5. Church groups in Chicago who might have community influence in Burnham.

  6. Chicago-based bird groups that might have influence in Burnham.

  7. Political leaders who are pro-wildlife and/or anti-gun violence.

If you have any other suggestions, please let me know. Time is of the essence.

Thanks much,
Steve Baldwin

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