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Birdie Magnetic Sense and Human Generated Electromagnetic Fields

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Bird migration is cool and important and a major adaptation right? New research adds a bit more to our understanding of bird migration. The story of how this research came about is interesting, and chronicled here. However, extensive research has shown no evidence of harmful effects. Also, consider this. So, there you go.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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Choosing the right pet for your child is key. With purebred animals, it is especially important to do your research and make sure the pet fits your family’s lifestyle. By Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM. Children can learn so many valuable lessons by caring for a pet. More importantly I find pets can be great therapy for kids.

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Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?

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Using the Birds of Peru field guide to identify a species of antshrike This course has three admirable objectives: To train the next generation of Neotropical bird researchers, both international and Peruvian, in efficient and standardised mist-netting, bird ringing/banding, and bird ageing skills. Wicked, right? Thanks for visiting!

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Terrifying Truth about Crow Intelligence

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2 Responses to “Terrifying Truth about Crow Intelligence&# Jochen Mar 9th, 2011 at 6:09 am Their intelligence goes even further, and researchers have shown that Ravens master a feat that even 6 to 7 year old (human) children usually can’t accomplish: they can analyze what someone else knows / can know and act accordingly.

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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UNLESS that is you get yourself down to the internationally-renowned Tambopata Research Centre in southern Peru where literally hundreds of macaws (and other parrots) congregate around a 50 meter high clay bank. That’s right – birds eating clay. Chestnut-fronted Macaws Ara severa. And that’s just in the lowlands!

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What is the National Bird of Honduras?

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OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Wicked, right? Fortunately, there are some people working to protect the Scarlet Macaws of Honduras. » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here.

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Fun, Fun, Fun Crossley ID Guide Giveaway

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Sounds good, right? That’s right… you’ve got one week to spread the news, predict the future of bird guides, and describe your favorite Crossley plate. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Wicked, right?

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