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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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The general public is out and about, birds and animals are raising their young, and human/wildlife interaction is at its peak. A filtration system that works on waterfowl pools without clogging,” wrote Linda in Connecticut. It’s August, and first on the menu is: Fried Rehabber. Summer is high season. wrote Laura, on Long Island.

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Calling all Dogs: Celebrate National Dog Day with Free Ice Cream August 25

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Canine guests must be on leash and accompanied by a human companion. All dogs – whether Best Friends clients or not – are invited to stop by any of our 42 locations on Saturday between 9 a.m. for a free ice cream.”. Founded in 2004, National Dog Day is observed annually on August 26. For a complete list, visit www.bestfriendspetcare.com.

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I and the Bird: What is a Swallow?

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Many species build nests of sticks or mud or spit on human-made structures , or in houses we’ve constructed specifically for their use. That’s probably why they’ve endeared themselves to human culture over the centuries. How to Find Cave Swallows in New York State – Corey Finger, 10,000 Birds.

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5 things to know about pets and pests

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Ticks may be transferred to humans. Be aware of areas where Lyme disease (a common tick-borne illness) is prevalent: the eastern coastal states and the north central states, especially parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Wisconsin and northern California.

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Aslin Beer Company/Two Roads Brewing Company: Under the Wire

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Birds may have taken to these artificial perches like ducks to water, but human reactions to the newfangled poles and wires were hardly as appreciative, especially in the early day. Quite aside of aesthetic concerns, this new infrastructure could be dangerous as well – even deadly. As Daniel L. Yet they are ours. We made them.

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Collective Arts Brewing: Jam Up Passion Fruit & Peach

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And just to be clear, we’re talking about the human snowbirds here. It’s a brew with unapologetically loud flavors and a bold, lurid can to match featuring Connecticut artist Edgar Allan Slothman’s lively, Day-Glo interpretation of John James Audubon’s portrait of a caracara pair from The Birds of America.