10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2015

In addition to North Carolina, six other states have named the cardinal their state bird, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio. For birders who love cardinals there’s good news: since 1966 their populations have been growing every year, with an estimated breeding population of 120 million.

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North Carolina West Virginia Legislature Virginia 185

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 21, 2012

It honors dogs of all breeds — from working dogs to family pets — and encourage pet owners to do something special for their dog. All dogs – whether Best Friends clients or not – are invited to stop by any of our 42 locations on Saturday between 9 a.m. for a free ice cream.”.

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Dogs Oklahoma Maryland North Carolina 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2014

We let a one-eyed Bald Eagle go after a year of battling state officials in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky. Their population is in serious decline, so their breeding colonies are monitored by biologists. “Long story made some what short,” wrote Heather Merritt, with Birds in Flight Sanctuary in Warren, Ohio.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Ohio Tulsa West Virginia 233

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

Located between the Mississippi River and Illinois River, the refuge encompasses 9,225 acres of riverine and floodplain habitat scattered around the confluence of the rivers. Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.”

Fish 145

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 145

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Here’s hoping that they find the food they need and survive the winter to return north to breed. Here in New York State Snowy Owls have been reported in more than ten counties, with most of those counties having birds being seen in multiple locations.

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Owls North Carolina Rhode Island New Hampshire 278