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A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review

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Scott Weidensaul is a prolific writer of articles and books; his titles include Return to Wild America (2005), Of A Feather (2007), Peterson Guide to Owls (2015), and his first book on migration, Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds ( 1999). This is big, global-level stuff with amazing findings but worrisome data.

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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” ” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A. She is particularly talented at painting how birds fly and interact.

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Fixing a Hole: The Gray-Crowned Rosy-Finch Saga Begins

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In most of North America, winter is finch time. Downhill skiers, I hope, will be my key to Rosy-finch success; I will tag along with them, I will wander until I find my birds, and then I will drink hot cocoa and chat with whoever has the most interesting leg cast at the bar.

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Another Fake Animal Welfare Group

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The National Animal Interest Alliance is an association of business, agricultural, scientific, and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare, supporting responsible animal use and strengthening the bond between humans and animals. Tags: corporate lies. Clever bastards.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

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I’m focusing on Turkey Vultures here because they are undoubtedly the species most birders in North America (the home of 10kB) are most familiar with, but the name vulture applies to birds found around the globe. Turkey Vulture Wing Tagging – Charlotte Wasylik, Prairie Birder. Here’s the kicker though.

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Now I'm Really Annoyed

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There was a link from Drovers, America's Beef Business Source. At CARE, Whyville citizens create habitats for animals, take on the role of an animal caregiver and discover how animal research generated cures and treatments for ailments impacting humans and animals. Tags: animal research meat corporate lies medical research.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation. The use of wildlife for subsistence purposes by human populations should not be equated with their commercial consumptive use. Consumptive & Non-consumptive Users.

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