The Oregonian: Fireworks show canceled amid concern for sea birds

[Patricia M. McBride]

When these progressives and environmentalists are on a roll, they are really on a roll.  Please note it is always a concern for animals or children  (they know Americans have a weak spot for both).  Funny it didn't seem to markedly bother the birds until this year or perhaps it did, but no one worried as we do now about all manner of snail and bird (unless of course it for green energy............ie wind turbins.........where are the folks from the federal wildlife managers on that issue?).   The recommendation was not "made lightly", but businesses that do a ripping business over the 4th of July won't be doing it this year (which is sad considering the economy).

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Monday, July 02, 2012

Devin Kelly, The Oregonian

The coastal town of Depoe Bay is about to experience its quietest July 3 in 19 years.
Town officials this year reluctantly announced they were cancelling the annual pre-Independence Day fireworks show, following pressure from federal wildlife managers who said the noise disrupts protected sea birds.
Business owners, dependent on the popular show for foot traffic, are not happy.
"It's a great loss to our community," said Peggy Leoni, co-owner of Trollers Lodge, a small motel in Depoe Bay.
But Rebecca Chuck, deputy project leader with the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex, said the move was necessary to protect species such as the Brandt's cormorant that nest at Pirates Cove. The cove is less than a mile south of Boiler Bay, where the fireworks show is held, and seabird colonies on the north coast face intensifying pressure from bald eagles and other predators.

read more here:  http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2012/07/...