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The Eurasian Collared-Dove Explosion: Coming to a Town Near You!

10,000 Birds

In the mid-1970s, a local breeder was burglarized and a few of his birds escaped, after which the breeder released his remaining stock of about 50 birds 1. This is an animated map made from Christmas Bird Count data of Eurasian Collared-Dove sightings from 1987 through 1997 2. This next map is data from 2007 through 2008.

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Lost Souls: Found!

4 The Love Of Animals

In 2008, two-year-old Bill was released from a puppy mill breeder and put out to auction after spending the first two years of his life sitting in a cage. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 17, 2009. We also love that they donate to the great work being done by rescue groups. Lost Souls: Found!