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Wood Warbler Names Done Right

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I’d prefer something descriptive like Flamboyant , Orange-throated , or Fire-throated Warbler , but feel free to incorporate other evocative nicknames like fire-brand and torch bird. Naming a bird species for the part of the world in which it breeds or resides makes sense. NAMED FOR PLACES. Well, no more!

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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results

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Here are some things to consider when comparing different dog breeds: • Do you live in an apartment or a house with a small backyard? If so, make sure to get a breed that plays nice with both. The only thing I did right that day was begin my search at the animal shelter, though the local pound is also a great place to look.

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Choosing a food that is right for you and your dog

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The convenience of ‘ready-made’ dog meals has been the key to its success, and since then many brands and varieties have been created, all coupled with great marketing strategies utilizing colorful labels and pictures. They offer a variety of carefully balanced, nutritional foods catering for all different requirements.

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Birding Singapore

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I was just thinking that tailorbird might be a good brand name for a cheap line of men’s clothing. If you take a feral pigeon, bleach it and then batik it using the right colors, the result might be a Pink-necked Green Pigeon (1). In Singapore, Common Redshanks mostly drink Tiger Beer.

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SE Arizona 10 day birding blitz!

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As it sits right now, I will lose most of the month of September to house projects, and two different weddings out of the state of Arizona, but who knows, maybe I can find some cools birds in other states for a change! The new Lifers are the Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Short-tailed Hawk, Mississippi Kites, Juniper Titmouse and Painted Buntings!

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Corporate Branding of Birds for Conservation: A Modest Proposal

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No brand recognition at all.” Bezos has a lot on his plate right now. “But of course you’ll want to tailor your selection for your particular branding needs. That species could use a cash infusion right away.” “I’ve never even heard of this McCown jerk. “That’s Jeff for you.”

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Bird Conservation News: The Good, The Bad (and Ugly), and More Good

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The population of Millerbirds on Laysan has doubled , and breeding seems to be going well. And if that’s not enough good news for you, this just in: a brand-new bird species (the Cambodian Tailorbird , one of only two endemics in the country) has been discovered living right in Cambodia’s capitol city of Phnom Penh !

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