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Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

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I came late to bird feeding, and when I was finally able to put out a “thistle” sock and a seed feeder (or two or six), I was amazed by the learning curve. There is a long list of articles and books on how to feed birds in your yard. Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation by Paul J. And conservation.

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Black Skimmers at Cupsogue Beach County Park

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Black Skimmers are another of those birds, like White-breasted Nuthatches , that people can’t help but like. A bird such as Rynchops niger is a testament to the marvels of evolution. When the bird bumps into, say, a small fish, the bill snaps shut and dinner is served. A word here about skimmer bills. … a.

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We Should Kill More Lions

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The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the rest of 10,000 Birds. I’m not just saying this to be an annoying gadfly on the backside of the birding and general wildlife community, although this is certainly a fringe benefit. Qualifying statements to follow). I’m not even trolling (much).

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