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Parks and Public Lands Win at the Polls

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Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment. Connecticut. Amendment 2 changed the process for passing conveyance legislation in Connecticut. Below are highlights from across the country where conservation and stewardship won the day! Election Results = PASSED with 59%+ voter support. Northern Harrier. Photo by © Robin Edwards.

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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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“Three hatchling American Robins in a plastic slice of pie container,” said Bonnie Alexander in Connecticut. Five hatchling House Sparrows in a Happy Meal box,” said Johanna Walton, also in Connecticut. “They brought us one in a box the size of a small refrigerator,” said Karen Lynn in Connecticut.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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Out of over 30 respondents, almost everyone wanted money for better facilities, paid staff, on-call veterinarians, emergency vehicles, food, and protected land – from Terry and Lindsay in California to Cindy in Michigan, from Sally in Kentucky to Mickie in South Dakota, and Lisa and Lia in New York. Just Desserts. “I’d

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