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Hope for Hen Welfare

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July 8, 2011 – In a groundbreaking move that should result in the greatest advancement for farmed animals in U.S. history, the United Egg Producers (UEP) has agreed to support national legislation that will, upon enactment, improve the welfare of all laying hens in the nation.

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A Brown Booby in Queens

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And seeing as there were good northwest winds overnight, weather radar had shown lots of birds taking off, and the winds were expected to continue from the north through the morning, I decided that I would make my way to Fort Tilden at first light and install myself on the Battery Harris Platform. and also had the guts to call this bird.

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The wonders of migration

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With the aid of solar panel and a battery a 5 gram tag can be fitted to a bird and the information gained will enable the researchers to follow the species as it makes its journey through remote areas. Once again these tiny 5 gram satellite tags were deployed and since 2011 they have tracked the incredible journeys of several Cuckoos.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

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With June 1 marking the first day of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the importance of planning for pets’ safety before it’s too late. Flashlight with batteries. VCA veterinarian Donna J. Collapsible water/food bowl. Canned dog/cat food. - Pet toy. - Pet blanket. Cloth towel.

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Veraguan Mango – Panama's ex-endemic

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Veraguan Mango – Panama’s ex-endemic Veraguan Mango – Panama’s ex-endemic By James • March 1, 2011 • 4 comments Tweet Share Endemism is special. Boring Winter Birding?

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The Future of Birding Field Guides is Digital

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5 Responses to “The Future of Birding Field Guides is Digital&# Kelly Rishor Mar 21st, 2011 at 2:34 pm Hi Mike, While watching a bird watching program this weekend on TV, the host was using an Audubon Mobile app. Where do you charge your batteries in Namibia’s Kaokoveld during a longer trip away from lodges and hotels?

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Hurricane Irene Birding Wrap-Up

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There might be some question as to if the birding that resulted from Hurricane Irene on Sunday, 28 August 2011, was the best birding ever in New York State but any day that can even be entered into that conversation is going to feature some amazingly good birding. The storm surge at The Battery on the southern shore of Manhattan reached 4.0