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How many birds are killed by windmills and other green energy projects?

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Also, in relatively natural, or wild, lands in much of the US the feral cat population will be limited by a healthy wild predator population. About 15 million birds are killed annually by hunters, and of course this is distributed among a very small number of species. Also, the comparison with cats is not particularly relevant.

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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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I will admit that there are legitimate concerns that have been raised about falconry – birds that are not native to an area sometimes escape and become feral; humans should minimize their influence on nature. But what really strikes me is the smell – fresh, clean and without comparison. All photos by Charlie Kaiser.