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A Tale of Two Tropical Terns: Sooty and Bridled

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” It is one of the avian spectacles of the continental United States, and a trip to these islands is not soon forgotten. On land, nesting occurs inside sheltered crevices on small offshore cays and islands. Bridled Tern, by Trey Mitchell. Note the pale nape and back.

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How to Start Bird Watching So That You Keep Bird Watching

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Even the most barren habitat shelters enough stealthy, confusing, downright frustrating species to scare off newbies. Unless you’re a big fan of your local breeding birds, you’ll find that this is the most boring time of the birding year. Bird watching sounds simple, but for the beginner it’s anything but.

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Rescue Spotlight: Crest Care

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They do wonderful work finding homes for this special breed. If you aren’t familiar with the breed, most of the “Ugliest Dogs in the World&# have been hairless Chinese Cresteds. As their name suggests, they are a rescue group that is devoted to Chinese Crested dogs. We are involved in Crest-Care , Inc.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

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The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Early Adopter. Incredible Bulk.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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…It is estimated that the number of free-roaming cats in the United States may be equal to that of owned cats, approximately 70 million. They may be “outdoor cats” with a specific owner, stray pets, feral, or may have originated in one household and are now fed or cared for by other households in the neighborhood.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds.

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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

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What the Owl Knows is organized into nine chapters: introduction, adaptation (including vision and flight), research and researchers, vocalization, courtship and breeding, roosting and migration, cognition, and two chapters on owls and humans–captive owls (not zoos, educational owls) and owls in our cultural history.

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