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Charles Harper’s Birds & Words: A Review of a Classic Reborn

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First issued in a limited printing in 1972, then re-issued by Ammo Press in 2008 after Harper’s death in June 2007, it contains images that are iconic and familiar, striking and unique. Graphic artist Todd Oldham writes in the 2008 preface that this font is called “kismet”. I can’t find any kismet-titled fonts that are swirley.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Common-sense, rational reforms reflect the emerging consensus of mainstream animal protection groups like the Humane Society of the United States and millions of Americans who care about animals. It is time for us to widen our circle of compassion and follow Spain’s lead in granting legal rights to apes.

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Autumn colours

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By collecting data and following individual birds it is possible to provide data to both governments and environmental groups to help protect the habitat both here and overseas into the future. These Blasts From The Past Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of July 2008? The Fine Art of Pishing What Is The Audubon Society Anyway?

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

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We filmed these particular birds in early 2008 and this was when my videographer, Aderman, was still getting to grips with bird filming. This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation. Thanks for visiting!

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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Lucky for us, world-traveler Tim Ryan of From the Faraway, Nearby was good enough to provide a profusely-illustrated account of his visit to Tambopata as a volunteer in 2008. By twos and fours they arrive and scatter in small groups among the canopy to their favorite perches in iron, cecropia and aguaje palm trees. Thanks for visiting!

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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From July 1 2008-June 30 2009 Ducks Unlimited raised 200.4 A group of men, appointed by the governor, to reward his political cronies. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! million dollars for habitat conservation. Thanks for visiting!

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