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JUNE 1, 2011

That’s an old wives’ tale that says bird won’t take care of a baby bird with a human smell on it–not true at all. It’s illegal to raise wild birds (even orphaned ones) without state and federal permits. What human can point out a fox hidden nearby and how to avoid it?

Birds 266

Birds Fox Raised Ducks 266

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MAY 4, 2012

The sitting duck of a crow was surrounded by a group of teenagers who were not eco-friendly. Luckily Grace happened upon the scene, and like an avenging angel, broke up the circle, rescued the stunned bird, and called her mother. The high school lunch bell rang, and soon, so did Russell’s.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 209

Wildlife Rehabilitation Montana Compassion Rescue 209

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MARCH 14, 2011

March 14, 2011 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Jon Gassett, Commissioner One Sportsman’s Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Dear Mr. Gassett, I am a writer, naturalist and artist with a special interest in human/bird interactions. Sandhill Hunt: They’re Voting Now Sandhill Cranes: Game Birds?

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2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 258

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APRIL 16, 2017

It was a beautiful April day, and the park—part salt marsh preserve and part recreational—was crowded with families celebrating the holiday week. A group of newly arrived birders were searching for the Prothonotary, missing in action. But, danger lurked in those slippery rocks. Early evening I returned to the Nature Center.

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California New York New York City New York Times 184