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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The first three sections are brief, presenting a summary of the bird’s current NYC status (migrant, resident, breeder, vagrant, etc.), It’s a very mixed chapter. The authors’ detailed delineation of problems with the accuracy of NYC breeding bird surveys or with the limits of historical writings may test a reader’s patience.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

He interviews breeders about rumors of raptor trafficking and egg smuggling, activities that have supposedly been stopped. Waller, who gave one interview to Hammer, adamantly denies any illegal connection to Lendrum, despite allegations made by Mullins. He describes how white Gyrfalcons are prized for their beauty and power.

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