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Top 25 National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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There are more than 550 national wildlife refuges in the United States, with at least one in every state and one within an hour drive of almost every major American city. Many were specifically established for migratory birds and are strategically positioned along one of the four major North American migration flyways.

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Crow Roosts

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Have you ever gone to look for a American Crow roost in the United States? We have a large crow roost in downtown Minneapolis it takes forever for them to finally settle into sleep. In winter, crows gather by the thousands for form large roosts and sleep in the winter time. If you haven’t checked out a crow roost do.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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The other day, Minneapolis, Minnesota passed a feral cat ordinance. Let’s start with Minneapolis, because that is what sparked my interest. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall. Does it solve it? No,” he said.