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The Gas Station Bird

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The concerned person who took the photograph approached a Lukeoil Station in Northvale, New Jersey to inquire about the bird’s well-being, and the owner said dismissively that he could do whatever he liked and had four more birds at home. You can own a gorilla in Indiana, but not a bear in Michigan.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of April 2014)

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April bears the most fruit for my family tree, including my own bad apple birthday this week. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. While spring is widely revered as the season of rebirth, many of us celebrate birth during this time as well. What was your best bird of the weekend?

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

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The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

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The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

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The economic impact of refuge visitation is broad: Recreational visitors pay for recreation through entrance fees, lodging near the refuge, and purchases from local businesses for items to pursue their recreational experience. Bear River MBR (Utah): 158,000 visits generating $4.1 Forsythe NWR (New Jersey): 306,000; $6.0

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