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Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

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There is a long list of articles and books on how to feed birds in your yard. So, I was happy to see the publication of a book on all aspects of wild bird feeding—history, culture, and economics. It is a serious book with a friendly attitude. There was cleaning, lots of cleaning of feeders and yard. And squirrels.

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Falcon Wild by Terry Lynn Johnson

10,000 Birds

When I was a kid I loved books like My Side of the Mountain , Island of the Blue Dolphins , and Julie of the Wolves. Falcon Wild is a new book in that long tradition, and this one features a more realistic (though still very slightly romanticized) portrait of a human/animal partnership.

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Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home

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In some homes, jumping on that brand new kids furniture , will be a major no, while other pet owners won’t mind giving their pets free reign. Make Concessions to Animal Nature. Hey, animals are animals , and trying to train every instinct out of them is a futile endeavor, if not cruel.

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Bill Introduced in Congress to Protect Wild Horses

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As wild animals living on public land, management of these horses and burros fell to the Federal government, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, BLM. Starting in the 1950s, the American public became aware of the cruelty, disease and death suffered by these iconic animals, thanks in large part to the actions of one woman, Mrs. .

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Chock Full of Celebration

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They show up with a brand new harness and leash like I asked, a sweater, and open arms. Her business, Happy Tails Books , collects stories from people who have fostered and adopted dogs and compiles them into books that inspire others to get involved in the fight against animal cruelty. These people get it.

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Nutrition for Dogs: Choosing the Right Food for Your Canine Companion

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Many people simply buy what is on sale at their local grocery store, never realizing that there are huge differences in quality between pet food brands. If you feed a homemade diet, aim for a diet that is at least 80% animal protein. Nutrition is among the most overlooked areas of responsible pet ownership.

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Birding – An Extreme Sport

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In his book Tales of a Tribe , author Mark Cocker describes an unfortunate event befalling a friend. In his really entertaining book about his Australian Big Year, Sean Dooley describes how British birder Mike Entwhistle sets the Australian Big Year record while doing a birding world tour.