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Mating and Feeding Behavior of the Northern Shoveler

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They are dabbling ducks which feed by upending and, you guessed it, dabbling. Unlike most other dabbling ducks however, the Northern Shovelers strain aquatic vegetation, plankton, and tiny invertebrates through the comb-like edges of their shovel-shaped bill. References: 1 Birds of North America Online , 2 Defenders of Wildlife.

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The Marsh Wren Singing and Gathering Nesting Material

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References: 1 Birds of North America Online , 2 National Wildlife Refuge Association , 3 Defenders of Wildlife. We will keep you updated on our progress in this endeavor and entertain suggestions on the best way to implement our proposal.

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Peregrine Falcons at the National Wildlife Refuges

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References: 1 Birds of North America Online , 2 Wikipedia , 3 National Wildlife Refuge Association , 4 Defenders of Wildlife. We will keep you updated on our progress in this endeavor and entertain suggestions on the best way to implement our proposal.

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