Loggerhead sea turtle policies of the Barack Obama Administration (2009-2017) effective on October 24, 2011. Loggerhead DPSs listed as threatened under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Commerce are: Endangered populations of loggerhead sea turtles are: The two of these distinct population segments of loggerhead sea turtles that fall within United States Territory are the North Pacific Ocean DPS(range defined as north of the equator and south of 60°N lat.) and the Northwest Atlantic Ocean DPS(range defined as north of the equator, south of 60°N lat., and west of 40°W. long.). Off the coast of southern California NMFS, NOAA, and Department of Commerce prohibited fishing with large drift gillnet (DGN)
Loggerhead shrike these birds gravitate towards areas of shorter vegetation. Loggerhead shrikes have been repeatedly observed killing prey larger than themselves by spearing the neck or head of the animal and twisting. The speed at which this occurs causes a whiplash injury to the animal. The neck strength of the shrikes compensates, making their talon weakness inconsequential. (source: https://www.afp.com/en/news/2265/head-turning-violence-helps-tiny-songbirds-kill-big-prey-study-doc-18u9wy1 ) Although loggerhead shrikes are passerines, they are a predatory species that hunt during the day. They primarily eat insects, but also consume arachnids, reptiles, amphibians, rodents, bats and small birds. The size of prey ranges from 0.001 g insects to 25 g