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The Eyrie Vineyards – Pinot Gris (2017)

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But one has to wonder why this jawbreaker sobriquet wasn’t enthusiastically adopted in Oregon, a state that’s no stranger to confusing names. Red-tailed Hawks as illustrated by American bird artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) in The Burgess Bird Book for Children. Good birding and happy drinking!

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

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Do birds use odors and a sense of smell to communicate with each other? The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent focuses on this last question, but you might find yourself fascinated by the first two, which come early in the book but linger on in the imagination as author Danielle J. ” (p.

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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. The mission of Birdability is to “share the joys of birding with people who have disabilities, and to ensure that birding is accessible to everybody.”

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All about alcids: Extravagant divers of northern oceans

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Together, these birds compose the family Alcidae , and they share adaptations that we recognize as penguin-like: an upright stance on land, black-and-white plumage, and — most important — wings that propel them underwater in pursuit of prey ( see them in action here ). Birds alcids taxonomy and systematics'

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Evil Twin Brewing Falco India Pale Ale

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If there’s a “ trash bird ” in the world of craft beer, it’s unquestionably IPA. The blend itself has nothing to do with falcons, but was named in memory of Oregon brewer Glen Hay Falconer, who met an untimely death in 2002. A Peregrine Falcon resting on its sickle-like talons, about to put the hammer down.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

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Similar legislation, on hold as a result of today’s agreement, was planned in Washington State and Oregon. Currently, approximately 50 million laying hens are confined at only 48 square inches per bird. Further improvements in mandated minimum space for hens occur later in the agreement.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

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It’s September and time for birds to start their southerly journeys. Please remember to give migrating birds the space that they need. Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. In an unusual turnaround during September, more birds were seen in USA than in Costa Rica. 25 Aug 2018.

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