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Pied Oystercatcher nesting

10,000 Birds

The main problem appears to be feral cats, but there is also predation from birds of prey and the parent Pied Oystercatchers do their utmost to protect their young. Feral cat prints at nest site-eggs gone. Pied Oystercatcher nest close to high tide and with added protection. Pied Oystercatcher chasing a Black Kite.

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National Justice for Animals Week

Critter News

The mascot for this year’s National Justice for Animals Week is Adam, a spunky black cat who was set on fire by two teenage girls in a vicious attack in Santa Rosa, California, as an eight-week-old feral kitten. Adam survived third-degree burns on 45% of his body and the case grabbed headlines around the world.

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