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The Wonderfulness of Local Field Guides: Reviews of ABA Field Guide to Birds of Maine & Birding Guide to the Greater Pasadena Area

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There are charismatic birds like Barrow’s Goldeneye, Evening Grosbeak, Red and White-winged Crossbills; mysterious seabirds like Leach’s Storm-Petrel; ‘little brown jobs’ like Winter Wren and Nelson’s Sparrow; a treasury of warbler species, 27 in all, many state breeders.

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Humboldt Bay Jetty Displays the Black Turnstone

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By integrating its conventional wastewater treatment with the natural treatment processes of constructed wetlands, Arcata has succeeded in turning its treated wastewater into an incredible resource, a plan which has since been embraced by many other cities around the world. Click on photos for full sized images.

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American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Ontario: A Field Guide Review

10,000 Birds

This is an introductory guide, as are all the guides in the ABA series, and it is an excellent one. © 2023 by Chris Earley and Scott & Nix, Inc., Bohemian Waxwing, p. 206, photo by Brian E.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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Pit Bull Rescue Central (PBRC) is a great resource for pit bull owners and those that find a homeless or lost pit bull. Although they may not be able to intake your found pit bull, they can direct you to proper shelters or other resources to help you in your quest to find the dog a home. Find Your Found Pit Bull a Home.

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Another Fake Animal Welfare Group

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Our members are pet owners, dog and cat clubs, obedience clubs and rescue groups as well as breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research scientists, farmers, fishermen, hunters and wildlife biologists. It was created in order to focus more resources on influencing legislation and defending the victims of animal and environmental extremism.

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

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I suspect they also want to prove the superiority of their favorite park (which they emphasize is a natural park, not a designed one like Central and Prospect), and perhaps lay the groundwork for more resources and attract more birders. This is a project that clearly spanned decades. 231st Street is now located. . Eaton, and John Kuerzi.

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Birding Iceland on the Fly

10,000 Birds

Because I am relatively new to birding, this resource proved to be invaluable. The other handy resources that I packed were my Nikon Action 8×40 binoculars and Canon Rebel T3 camera with a 75-300mm lens. Its only downside is that it may be a little too big to carry around in the field.

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