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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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.” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” She never finds her long days observing her falcons, crows, and condors boring. ” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A.

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Great Kestrel Count 2011

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Those bigger birds of prey command respect, but it’s not like falcons are unknown. Even outside of Atlanta , Peregrine Falcons spend their breeding seasons smiling for the ( web ) camera from atop edifices all across the country. Twitter masterminds can follow the unfolding kestrelmania using the hash-tag #KestrelCount.

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Should Restored or Rescued Birds Count?

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The reason we do not allow introduced species onto checklists until they are breeding and self sustaining for many generations is that without this rule you could go to a pet store, release a bunch of crazy colorful finches and count them all on your yard or state list. Let’s call it the California Condor exception. That is crazy to me.

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A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review

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This is the hook that draws us into reading about and caring about migrant birds, that and the charisma of birds like Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Kirtland’s Warbler, Snowy Owl, and Amur Falcon. Many of these stories will be known to avid readers of environmental news items and social media. It is often hard to be positive.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

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In the 70s, with the survival of the species in jeopardy, the entire wild population was captured and brought into a captive breeding program in southern California. Turkey Vulture Wing Tagging – Charlotte Wasylik, Prairie Birder. The California Condor has a story well-known by anyone with an interest in birds.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of March 2011)

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On the other hand, I quite enjoyed an array of Long-tailed Ducks at Irondequoit Bay, including one male in breeding plumage. Long-tailed Duck by Mike Bergin Tags: best bird , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more!

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