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Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

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I greatly enjoyed reading these articles on diverse topics such as suet, nyjer seed, the development of humming-bird feeders, rarities at feeders, wild bird feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean, and, importantly, “funding for birds and wildlife.” The story of Duncraft is a good example. Margaret A.

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The Cutting Edge II: Hummingbird Feeders

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Fish & Wildlife Service estimates that Americans spend nearly $1 billion annually on bird houses, feeders, nest boxes, and baths. The Woodstream Corporation has a number of brands, one of which is Perky-Pet , a major player in the bird feeding industry. Yet innovation evidently continues.

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“Valley of the Wild Geese”: Glengoyne 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Glengoyne is widely considered “the most beautiful distillery in Scotland” and the brand views the surrounding landscape and its wildlife an essential part of that beauty, both in word and stewardship.

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