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Flight of the Ibis

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Eclipsing the other species mentioned in this article thus far is my personal favorite. Yet another bird that seems to adopt a different personality depending on the environmental conditions. Looks-wise it definitely fits the bill – there is something truly regal about this wader.

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Another Thumbs Up for Avian Radar?

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Sullenberger is just one of a number of aviation experts quoted in a new National Geographic article, “Bloody Skies: The Fight to Reduce Deadly Bird-Plane Collisions.” Until an effective strategy (or strategies) is adopted by the aviation community, Sullenberger warns, “What happened to us could happen again tomorrow.”

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Are Black Cats Really Bad Luck?

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When you’re looking to adopt a cat or a dog, don’t let his or her color stop you from adoption. Read the rest of the article here on black cats and their history. Can you believe that even in these modern times, some people won’t even give a black shelter pet a second look? This is sad, but true.

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10 Compelling Reasons to Add a Shelter Dog to Your Life

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It’s Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! Here is an article full of wonderful reasons to get your next furry friend from a shelter. 10 Compelling Reasons to Add a Shelter Dog to Your Life.

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Mexican Activists Staged Protest Early this Month

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I copied the full article from the Latin American Herald Tribune. MEXICO CITY – Animal rights activists staged a protest against the sale of pets in Mexico City, urging residents to adopt dogs and other animals instead of buying them. Late on this story.

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Sssshhhh!!!! Donna is now a Beat Writer

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Donna Lynn Schulman was one of the kind Queens birders who helped Corey find his way around his adopted borough when he moved to New York City. Just make sure you stay quiet when reading her posts because she is, after all, a librarian! Want to learn more about Donna? Read on dear reader, read on. Welcome aboard, Donna!

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Birds of Belize & Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide Review Doubleheader

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And when writing a field guide, it is accepted practice to adopt one of the above and to stick to it, with any questions or disagreements safely ensconced in the text, not in an actual change of species. Howell turns all that on its head. The “Biogeography” sections are largely pictorial, featuring large photographs.