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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

10,000 Birds

I travel for birding. I’m about to head out to the Hula Valley Bird Festival and as I’m packing, I thought I would share with you some essentials I think any birder should plan to have in their suitcase–no matter where they are visiting. I’ve never regretted any of these items being in my suitcase.

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

My parrots have nailed me harder than any wild bird,” said Jodi Swenson. My vets wanted to send me to the ER immediately, but I said ‘Forget it, I’ve got the damned bird restrained so I’m not letting go now!’ All the way through – and a brand-new volunteer had to pull it out! It was swollen and sore for two weeks.”.

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Animal Advocates' Successes Have Factory Farmers Running Scared

Animal Ethics

If Loos thinks that animal agribusiness will win the argument on ethical grounds, he is sorely mistaken. These birds do not have to have access to the outdoors and are housed in such overcrowded sheds that they can barely move around, and yet, they are deceptively marketed as "free roaming" to conscientious compassionate consumers.

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