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Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania: A Review by an Atlas Novice

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A breeding bird atlas is a special kind of book. For the nature lovers and birders who participate in breeding bird surveys, the atlas represents hours, often hundreds of hours, of volunteer time spent within a community of citizen scientists doing what they love, observing birds. So, what exactly does a breeding bird atlas contain?

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What is the State Bird of South Dakota?

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Since then their range has spread across the United States and southern Canada, and they remain a sought-after game species. Partners in Flight estimates that the global breeding population is around 50 million; 30% of which can be found in North America and Canada. During some seasons, millions of male pheasants are killed.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge : Expand big game hunting. The refuge is already open to migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting, and sport fishing. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge : Expand migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting, and big game hunting. The refuge is already open to sport fishing.

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Flight Paths: A Book Review Written During Migration

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It could easily be mistaken for a book about aviation or space navigation or even a flight simulator game if you don’t read the long, adjective-filled subtitle: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. Schulman, 2010. Photo taken at the Sandy Hook, N.J. NOT IN THE BOOK.

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What Birds Will Get Me To 300 In Queens?

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Because it is much more interesting to predict the birds that will get me to my 300th Queens bird I will break from my tradition and predict my next eleven birds this time unlike the last three times I played this game and predicted my next ten. Sadly, it did not stick around to breed though I thought that it might.

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The Storks of Africa

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Yellow-billed Stork portrait (note the pink flush indicating breeding status), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania by Adam Riley The Yellow-billed Stork has a closely-related sister species in Asia known as Painted Stork. During breeding season, their white plumage turns a delicate pink color, a lovely sight indeed.

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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I’m an author, good character names are fair game) joined the family and something rather miraculous happened. The work of shelters and breed rescue organizations is vital. Guest Post: Susan Wilson originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on March 4, 2010. Fast forward seven years. A second rescue kitty, Hartley Mims, Jr.

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