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What is the State Bird of Maryland?

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Baltimore Orioles spend their winters in Florida, Central, and South America, and migrate north to breed in much of the Eastern United States. However, they have suffered habitat loss not only in the United States, but also in Central and South America. Suddenly, we catch a flash of bright orange: a Baltimore Oriole.

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Birds In a Changing Climate: A Primer

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Though all birds will be somehow impacted by climate change, I think it is important to note that not all will suffer. Here’s a peek at what our avifauna, here in North America, may be in for… Yes, I am aware this isn’t a bird…but hear me out. Whats in it for birds? Their prey base just wasn’t there.

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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

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The one downside: they make your feet incredibly stinky, but if that’s what I must suffer for foot comfort, so be it. Even if your birding trip is June, even if you’re going to be in Central America–always pack a pair of gloves. A few years ago I planned a winter trip to Florida and a record cold snap and frost hit.

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On Jeff Corwin's 100 HEARTBEATS

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This is irksome, as the premise is that we need to save the animals (and which ones is an interesting discussion) because we will suffer if they are gone. Consider this: Every month, it takes $12 billion to fund America's involvement in the Iraq War. But again, he's a conservationist, so none of this is a surprise.

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The Wildlife Conservation Stamp: An Additional Income Stream for Our National Wildlife Refuges

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As a result, animals like the Florida panther and diminishing habitats like the prairie grasslands stand a fighting chance. It is now more important than ever to draw on the diverse group of refuge advocates around the country to safeguard America’s wildlife heritage 1.

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Maine’s Great Black Hawk – Rescued!

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The Great Black Hawk – a species with a native range in Mexico to South America – had been spotted in this park for weeks, but not every day. After the holidays I left Maine, returning to my home in Northwest Florida. But the hawk remained, continuing its diet of squirrels and varmints. appeared first on 10,000 Birds.

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