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More Birds Than Bullets: a book review

10,000 Birds

As shown by the photo, below, of McMullan and Merlin, his Eurasian Eagle Owl friend, McMullan is a rough-hewn 6’4” foot bear of a man; he describes himself as resembling a character from the World Wrestling Federation. He tells, for example, of sitting close by a fox den, and watching a raccoon walk past it with a look of acknowledgement.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

10,000 Birds

It was Los Angeles, after all, where mileage has no bearing on time, but where time was precious for my little rescue on this crystal morning. Rehabbers see reptiles in glue traps, gulls entangled in fishing line, raccoons used as target practice, raptors dying from rodenticides, and songbirds shredded by domestic cats … cats like Puck.

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Squirrel Buster Wild Bird Feeders: A Review

10,000 Birds

So, I can tell you about my experiences with all three products. When placed correctly, these feeders are squirrel-free, though, as the Squirrel Buster brochure makes clear, they can still be attacked by raccoons and bears. The idea behind the Squirrel Buster feeders is that squirrels are heavier than birds.

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