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My Subtropical Bird Garden

10,000 Birds

We share some plant options with southern California, and others with Florida. It doesn’t seem to offer food or shelter for birds; but, being the tallest tree on the block, is an important stopover for lots of species. And it bears for more than half the year! Mostly, we don’t let them. And nothing more.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

The Service also proposes expanding hunting and sport fishing on the following refuges: California. It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. Rose Lake National Wildlife Refuge : Open to sport fishing.

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