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“Winged Warnings” Sounds the Avian Alarm

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That’s the message of “Winged Warnings,” a new campaign by Environmental Health News and National Geographic. And, of course, there’s a Twitter hashtag: #wingedwarnings. Over six weeks, they’ll be sharing stories about the larger implications of bird vulnerability and extinction. More info on the series is in a YouTube video.

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Britain votes

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A campaign was launched this week to vote for Britain’s National bird. Of course the (again just the one, Common ) Cuckoo , one of our most anticipated migrants, is a bye-word for all things British and must be considered. A strong publicity campaign will keep the Robin at the forefront of everyone’s mind during the winter.

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What is the National Bird of Estonia?

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Of course, in Estonia the bird is not called Barn Swallow. The national bird of Estonia is the Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica. In Estonian the term is Suitsupääsukese which, when translated by Google, comes out as Smoke Swallow.*

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Purina’s Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart

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Purina, Kroger, and animal lover Trista Sutter, from ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” have teamed up to launch the third-annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while donating funds to animal welfare organizations nationwide.

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What is the National Bird of Aruba?

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As a result, the Aruba Birdlife Conservation Foundation began a campaign to make the Burrowing Owl the country’s national bird , which was officially named in 2012. Unfortunately, due to development and other pressure on their populations, their numbers in Aruba have been falling.

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Puppy Bowl Co-viewing App presented by Subaru

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I can’t wait to see what it will be like to watch the adorable puppies, the hedgehog cheerleaders, and of course to check out the extra fun the app will bring! ™ campaign. The Puppy Bowl content will only be available during the Puppy Bowl! And what would the Puppy Bowl be without a little tailgating ? Dog Approved.™

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Machi the Whimbrel Gunned Down by Hunters

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Machi was, of course, only one bird. Suggestions to start a campaign to protect shorebirds from hunters as they migrate through the Caribbean would be appreciated in the comments. Conservation organizations continue to work toward some compromise that will reduce pressures on declining species.

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