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Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State

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Second of all, Lewis’s Woodpeckers are birds of the west and they rarely stray to New York State. Fortunately, Tom spotted it flying in and landing in a tree over the house and we all enjoyed scope views of a great bird, a lifer for most of us and Isaac’s 400th bird in New York State!

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ What’s Next in the Law? Few people know the depth of our work, as it is mostly our stunts that make the news. In 2004, for example, The New York Times broke the story about a PETA undercover investigation that found routine animal abuse at AgriProcessors kosher slaughterhouse.

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What is the National Bird of Denmark?

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So far as I can determine the swan was not officially granted status as the national bird of Denmark by law but by a popular vote held by either Danish Television or Denmark Radio. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Compassion for animals cannot be achieved by violence. The creeps in question should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Violence, threats of violence, destruction of property and harassment are justifiably considered criminal acts no matter how worthy the cause for which they are perpetrated.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ What’s Next in the Law? It is time for us to widen our circle of compassion and follow Spain’s lead in granting legal rights to apes. But Americans need not await the resolution of the academic debate, which is more about form than substance, before acting to protect animals.

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Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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It’s too bad that the owl had to die because the one team couldn’t keep it under control, but I feel even worse that this ass will more than likely not even receive a fine for this animal cruelty because Columbia has no laws on the subject. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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Cow Birds

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Following a detour to Harvard Law School, he took the Ph.D. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. at Princeton University in 1990.

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