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Birding Shanghai in February 2022

10,000 Birds

” “You only need to change your direction,” said the cat, and ate it up. (If Anyway, the story is not quite how I remembered it, to be honest, but fitting enough to describe the almost claustrophobic birding experience in ever-shrinking Nanhui. I just want to point out it could be much worse.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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I wish for a federal law prohibiting domestic and feral cats from roaming free outdoors. Violation of the law would be punishable by substantial fines, plus the cat owners would be required to perform community service at a local wildlife rehabilitation facility. Change in Law. That’s easy!” wrote Veronica in California. “I

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The Joy of Bird Feeding: A Book Review by a Birder who Loves Her Feeder Birds

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He brings to this book an academic background in biology and horticulture and, more importantly, decades of experience developing strategies for the best backyard bird feeding practices. Jim Carpenter is the founder of Wild Birds Unlimited, the popular bird feeder and seed franchise. The latter appear to be suburban apartments.

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The Problem with Weight is NOT Losing It

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“The Problem with Weight is NOT Losing It&# (Raccoon Press) is available now through www.theproblemwithweightisnotlosingit.com. A resident of Bend, Oregon, McGee Bennett lives on a 10-acre farm with her husband, Brad, two dogs, two cats, five llamas, 11 alpacas, and super composting red wigglers, number unknown.

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Squirrel Buster Wild Bird Feeders: A Review

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So, I can tell you about my experiences with all three products. When placed correctly, these feeders are squirrel-free, though, as the Squirrel Buster brochure makes clear, they can still be attacked by raccoons and bears. The idea behind the Squirrel Buster feeders is that squirrels are heavier than birds. At least, feeder birds.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

10,000 Birds

Years ago, I became a wildlife volunteer and advocate because of a cat who caught a bird. Now, he lay frightened and ruffled in my hands, his tail tattered, his feathers damp from the maw of a cat named Puck. Back then, I didn’t know enough about birds, but I knew a lot about cats. I scrambled for a box.

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