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The return of the Old Man

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Shooting remains a major threat to this population, for the Italians are still passionately keen on hunting. Many have been shot since the project started, despite a great deal of publicity raising awareness of the birds. It may not be beautiful, but it’s a bird with definite charisma.

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Falcon Wild by Terry Lynn Johnson

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Stark, a white Gyrfalcon , is a falconry bird born and raised. It’s all about finding the highway and getting out, even as Karma shows increasing survival skills and Stark masters the art of the hunt. Given the horrible consequences of irresponsible falconry for birds, it’s definitely a plus to see the text emphasize this.

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Post Apocalyptic Steampunk Birding

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As I neared the shore, I spooked a hunting Striated Heron who in turn spooked a Neotropic Cormorant hunting the shallow water. The wok of an alarmed Black-crowned Night-Heron and the thin whistle of a Yellow-breasted Flycatcher made me stop and realize it was definitely lining up to be a rather birdy morning.

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Untamed Americas

4 The Love Of Animals

Untamed Americas ” is a high-definition miniseries event narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Josh Brolin. In a rarely filmed event, see newly awakened black bears go on the hunt for newborn elk calves. Then go to the Atacama Desert where Humboldt penguins raise families in the driest place on earth.

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Proposed Changes to the Duck Stamp Not Well Received

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There were five issues and recommendations of the group: Issue 1: The conservation benefits of the Duck Stamp are poorly understood among the wildlife viewing community and the public, as well as among much of the hunting community. a) Recommendation : Identify new (non-hunting/recreational) uses for the Duck Stamp.

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Backyard Beneficiaries

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Thankfully, they now have a home here where they can court, build their nest, and raise their young. At night, we keep our eyes out for the passage of the neighborhood Barn Owl , oftentimes a Tropical Screech-Owl would hunt insects from a low perch on our almond tree.

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The Famous Grouse: Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky

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As a brand name, “The Famous Grouse” makes for a rather boastful claim – particularly with that obligatory definite article. The controversial management of Scotland’s grouse moors for these hunts is discussed in last week’s edition of Birds and Booze.). Black Grouse by English artist Edward Lear (1812-1888).

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