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Chilling out with Rollers and Hoopoes

10,000 Birds

Above the reedbeds, there were numerous Common Sand Martins (Bank Swallows), with a few Barn Swallows , while the large herd of grazing cattle (one of them particularly interested in licking the dust off my car) was followed by two dozen Western Yellow Wagtails. The next morning found me at the Reva Pond with a group of primary school kids.

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Beef Farm's Trucks Burned by Activists

Critter News

Animal rights activists are behind the burning of cattle trucks at Harris Farms in western Fresno County early Sunday, according to a statement released by a clearinghouse for activists.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 11 of 13

Animal Ethics

It is argued that beef cattle and hogs are protein factories in reserve. In order to produce one pound of beef, cattle eat approximately sixteen pounds of grain; and in order to produce six pounds of pork or ham, hogs eat approximately six pounds of grain. The proponent of the argument wants to stop replacing them when they die.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Even “factory” agriculture has its limits. As nutritionists have repeatedly pointed out, the government can no longer even produce a “food pyramid” that makes any sense for fear of irritating some agricultural special-interest group. Peters Paso Robles, Calif., Peters Paso Robles, Calif., I think most would, enthusiastically.

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Collaborative List – August 2017

10,000 Birds

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Lassen Volcanic NP–Lost Creek Group Campground. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. OWD factory area – US-NY-Tupper Lake-Adirondack Park – 44.2351x-74.4676. Airport Mangroves. 01 Jan 2017. Reddish Egret – Egretta rufescens. Airport Mangroves. 01 Jan 2017.

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