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The Smell of Napalm in the Morning

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Photo: This area holds 3 to 4 breeding pairs of White-tailed Eagles , which represents the biggest density per square mile anywhere in the country. Wigeons are only migrants and not a breeding species in Serbia and August is a bit too early for any longer distance duck movements. Photographed by Szekeres Levente. and one ad.).

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Snapper by Brian Kimberling

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In that light, I am looking at this debut novel from the guy who got his MA in Creative Writing in 2010 — yesterday, in terms of the slow grind involved in publishing a book — and seeing the future, perhaps. Today, I defend my thesis.

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Cyprus forests and avian inhabitants

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Thankfully the Paphos forest is quite a large Special Protection Area (SPA), Important Community Site of NATURA 2000, National Park (12,000ha), Nature Protection Area (5,000ha) and Permanent Forest Area according to forest law. As it happens though, Blackcaps may provide a modern example of how this can occur.

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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My second favorite rescue story is that of Hunter, a beagle-ish dog that my daughter and son-in-law adopted from a shelter in Massachusetts. 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. Be the person your dog thinks you are.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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We start with Lendrum being arrested in 2010 at the Birmingham (U.K.) We then switch to Andy McWilliam, a genial investigator with the National Wildlife Crime Unit, who combines the skill of a life doing police work with a deep appreciation for the importance of Great Britain’s wildlife laws. Author Joshua Hammer.

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The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area

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According to the 2010 Census, the population was about 3.7 For example, the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act—America’s most important avian conservation laws—apply in both territories. Although most conservation research focuses on northern breeding grounds, many ABA Area birds spend most of the year elsewhere.

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Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State

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Here’s hoping this bird makes it back to its home turf to breed and comes back to spend another winter in New York State! These Blasts From The Past Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2010? Looking at the Queens Bird List Again Ducks Winding Up Migration Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of November 2010?

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