Raptor Burns from Landfill Methane Burners

Gary Siftar

doi:10.53607/wrb.v26.148

Raptor Burns from Landfill Methane Burners

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Gary Siftar Oklahoma Raptor Center

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https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v26.148

Abstract

The nature of the landfill produces a treeless landscape and often attracts an abundance of rodents, an excellent food source for various raptor species. The height of the methane burner stack (60 ft [18.3 m]) makes an ideal perch for raptors waiting for rodents and other prey. The methane burners have an igniter which causes a sudden flame flare that can scorch or even kill anything perched on top, flying over, or located inside the stack.

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Author Biography

Gary Siftar, Oklahoma Raptor Center

Gary Siftar and his wife Kathy have operated the Oklahoma Raptor Center, a facility serving northeast Oklahoma, for the past 18 years. Gary has been active since 2000 in facilitating tribal eagle aviaries and also has presented at multiple NWRA symposia.

References

Carolina Raptor Center (CRC). 2008. A hawk broke most of its tail feathers. Can it be released? Available from: <http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/rescue_faq.php>.

Heimlich, J. E. 2007. Ohio State University Fact Sheet–Landfill CDFS–111. Ohio State University: Columbus, OH. Available from: <http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd–fact/0111.html>.

Noyes, K. 2006. Clean–Up Your Trash. Charity Guide website. Available from: <http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/trash.htm>.

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Published

2008-12-31

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Siftar, G. (2008). Raptor Burns from Landfill Methane Burners. Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 26(2), 16–19. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v26.148

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2008)

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