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Burrowing Owls of Cape Coral

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But this Florida population is unique, not just by virtue of their plumage – they have striped crowns while their western brethren have spots – but by virtue of their ability to coexist with humans. There were three burrows, each with a tenant. One had a cluster of recently fledged birds and their nonplussed parent.

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Birding Shanghai in May 2023 – Part 2

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One study in Korea found that 37% of injuries and deaths were caused by predation by natural enemies, another 37% (a worryingly high number) by window strikes, 10% by traffic accidents, 7% each by flooding and dehydration, and 3% by human disturbance. I hope he is right. ” Good point, I think.

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