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Elton’s Egret

10,000 Birds

But a small colony of them have made an exception for Elton Reed, who has fished off Chincoteague Island, Virginia for almost five decades. He found it in Gay Frazee , a skilled wildlife rehabber who runs Wildlife ER on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Over time, he learned to recognize individuals.

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The Best Birding Locations in the United States (according to ChatGPT)

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Please note that it’s important to consider the time required for transportation and security procedures when planning your layover birding excursion. The visitor center at the refuge provides information about recent bird sightings and can offer guidance on the best areas to explore during your limited time.

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Virginia Fox Smuggler Gets Six Months

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Attorney Julia Dudley said Blevins had bought animals for several years from trappers in different states and brought them to Virginia to sell to the owners of "fox pens." He was caught after a yearlong investigation by Virginia game officials that included the undercover purchases of 54 red foxes and 47 coyotes from Blevins.

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Delhi’s Birds Need Help!

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The wildlife centers set up lodging, local transportation, and meetings with their directors and veterinarians. Another recruited a computer-savvy friend and created the indiegogo video. What’s left? The indiegogo campaign needs donations. .

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Accessibility Matters

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A recent episode of the American Birding Podcast featured an interview with Virginia Rose (Founder and President) and Freya McGregor (Coordinator) of the non-profit Birdability. Public accommodations include government buildings, stores, hotels, transportation hubs, hospitals, schools, restaurants, etc.

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Weddings and Birds

10,000 Birds

She has lived in Maine, California, France, New York, and currently makes her home in Virginia Beach Always bringing her camera along, Erika is building her life-list by trying to check off at least one new species each week in her field guide. She previously wrote on 10,000 Birds about birding in the Washington DC cherry blossoms.

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