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environment1 year ago

"Rare Yellow-Billed Loon Pauses Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas"

The famous fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas were paused as a rare Yellow-billed Loon, one of the 10 rarest birds in the U.S., made an unexpected visit to Lake Bellagio. The Nevada Department of Wildlife became involved in relocating the bird, ensuring that the fountains posed no harm. The juvenile bird was safely captured and relocated to a more suitable, remote location with space, food, and quiet surroundings. Yellow-billed Loons are considered a species of conservation concern due to their small global population and habitat limitations.

environment1 year ago

"Rare Bird Halts Bellagio Fountain Show in Las Vegas"

The Bellagio in Las Vegas paused its iconic fountain shows to accommodate a rare yellow-billed loon that sought refuge on Lake Bellagio, prompting a rescue effort by state wildlife officials. The bird, considered one of the 10 rarest birds breeding in the mainland U.S., attracted attention from concerned birders and wildlife authorities, who are monitoring the situation and hoping the bird will eventually move on to find a more suitable habitat.

environment1 year ago

Rare Bird Halts Bellagio Fountain Show

The Bellagio in Las Vegas paused its famous fountain shows to accommodate a rare yellow-billed loon that sought refuge on Lake Bellagio, prompting a collaboration with state wildlife officials. The bird, considered one of the 10 rarest birds regularly breeding in the mainland U.S., attracted attention from concerned birders and wildlife authorities. While the shows were initially cleared to resume, they remained on hold as officials monitored the situation, hoping the bird would eventually move on in search of a more suitable habitat.

wildlife-conservation1 year ago

"Rare Bird Sighting Halts Bellagio Fountain Shows in Las Vegas"

The Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas paused its famous fountain show to rescue a rare Yellow-billed Loon, one of the 10 rarest birds in the U.S., that had landed in the waters. Wildlife officials are monitoring the bird with hopes that it moves away, as the species is vulnerable to oil spills, pollution, and the effects of climate change. The world population for the yellow-billed loon has been estimated at under 10,000, with half of them in Alaska.

environment1 year ago

"Rare Bird Halts Fountains of Bellagio Shows on Las Vegas Strip"

The Fountains of Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip have been paused due to the rare landing of a Yellow-billed Loon, one of the rarest birds in the U.S. The Bellagio is working with state wildlife officials to rescue the bird, which is considered an international species of concern and one of the 10 rarest birds that regularly breed in the U.S. The Yellow-billed Loons raise their young in northern Alaska, and this year, the species will be considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act. There is no official date set for when the fountains will resume at this time.

business2 years ago

Blackstone Capitalizes on Las Vegas Rebound, Sells 22% Stake in Bellagio

Private equity firm Blackstone is reportedly selling a 22% stake in the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas, aiming to capitalize on the city's rebounding tourism industry. The move comes as the real estate market in Las Vegas shows signs of recovery following the pandemic-induced slump. Blackstone acquired the Bellagio in 2019 as part of a $4.25 billion deal with MGM Resorts International.