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Trumpeter Swans: Don’t Shoot Them

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Canada has more than the US. This morning’s news had this: During this year’s open of waterfowl season, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center admitted more trumpeter swans for bullet wounds than ever before. Of course there were other Trumpeter Swans out there, but not many. Overall they are pretty amazing birds.

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His Regal Grumpiness

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On August 21st, Maryjane Angelo of Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation in Pennsylvania received a call from a man who said his nephew was standing in the middle of a rural road, guarding a Bald Eagle. People who say they have found an eagle have rarely found an eagle. Please help! Donations are tax-deductible.