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The Passenger Pigeon & A Message From Martha: One Pigeon, Two Book Reviews

10,000 Birds

It is the 100th Anniversary of the extinction of the species known as the Passenger Pigeon and writers are paying attention. “Winter Sports in Northern Louisiana: Shooting Wild Pigeons.” This bit of science is a nice final counterpoint to an account that has emphasized art, history, and literature.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

10,000 Birds

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Louisiana Waterthrush – Parkesia motacilla. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.

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