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To Tick or Not to Tick – Exotic Birding in Miami

10,000 Birds

Today, if you want to see parrots in the USA you need look no further than Miami. Nearly 70 species of parrots have been recorded flying free at some stage or another in Miami, including Hyacinth Macaws. But its not just parrots that are doing well in their adopted city. A pair of Hill Mynahs in Miami. Reluctance.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

Turkey Vulture on Little Miami River – Kelly Riccetti, The Red and the Peanut. Thailand’s Adopt a Vulture Program – YC Wee, Bird Ecology Study Group. Vultures, Human Evolution, and Windmills – Greg Laden, 10,000 Birds. Kings of the Sky – Karen, The Greenbelt.

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Pet-Related Charities Receive Early Holiday Present

4 The Love Of Animals

Here is the breakdown of how much each nonprofit will receive as a result of the online voting: American Humane Association: $103,200. Adopt A Pet: $43,800. Over the course of the day, Purina ONE beyOnd donated $200,000 total to the charities and the online voting determined how much of the monetary pool each charity would receive.

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