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Flock to Marion

10,000 Birds

Although Prince Edward Island and Marion are close enough, only 21 km apart, Prince Edward is free of invasives, besides four plant species, so offers a great comparison for success. After looking through every bar, we concluded that all had abandoned the ship without warning us. Marion has a fascinating history with invasive species.

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Lest we Forget – BP Oil Spill 2010

10,000 Birds

May 13, 2010 BP boss, Tony Hayward, labels the spill as “relatively tiny” in comparison to the ocean. May 19, 2010 Oil washes ashore on mainland Louisiana. A large oil glob on the beach May 27, 2010 Official estimates on the number of barrels leaking into the Gulf rises to 12,000 to 19,000 barrels per day.

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Raven vs. Osprey and Other Raptor Battles

10,000 Birds

It flared its wings, and the Osprey flared to match but refused to abandon the fish. If the Osprey made the Ravens look big, the Eagle shrunk them down by comparison. The Osprey’s voice always sounds plaintive, and this one called out again and again. The Raven on the branch responded with a low chuckling croak.

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What makes a good bird guide – your saying

10,000 Birds

Pointing out field marks and discussing similar birds in comparison. This one was so bad, that we abandoned the idea of seriously birding and just enjoyed our vacation. Susan Soloyanis: “Local knowledge – knowing where to find birds. Making sure that all trip participants see all the birds. A teacher.”.

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Baihualing – The Sequel

10,000 Birds

Apparently, one of the threats to this species comes from the bioaccumulation of mercury in its feathers – though I balked at paying USD 40 for the scientific paper providing the details, from the abstract and the location of the authors, it seems they examined feathers of this bird living in an abandoned mining region in Guiyang, China.

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Parental Investment Theory

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But since males are useless after insemination, female Elk might do better choosing on the basis of some perceived or estimated genetic quality, while female songbirds might be looking for males that are less likely to abandon the young or eggs in the nest. It has been shown that courtship is negatively correlated with abandonment.

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Make sure you look after your pet with insurance

4 The Love Of Animals

According to the RSPCA, in 2008 there was a 57% increase in the number of animals abandoned by their owners in the UK. A price comparison on money supermarket for dog insurance showed that it can cost as little as $14.31 If more pet owners had pet insurance, it is likely that far fewer animals would be abandoned.

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