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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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It’s probably on your mind too, especially if you live in the United States. In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. Cuba is on my mind. 26 endemics! Bee Hummingbird, the smallest hummingbird in the world!

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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

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Though the third-most densely populated county in the United States (as of the 2010 census, thank you Wikipedia), about 25% of Bronx land is open, public space. ” This makes a lot more sense once you know a little more about the area and its history. It’s a very mixed chapter.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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We then switch to Andy McWilliam, a genial investigator with the National Wildlife Crime Unit, who combines the skill of a life doing police work with a deep appreciation for the importance of Great Britain’s wildlife laws. And, some background on those laws, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Bird Litigation: Eagle Tails and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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FWS agents later served a search warrant on Crooked Arm’s residence, where they found, among other things, a handwritten note documenting the agents’ order for a bald eagle fan and a winter hawk fan. Shane also agreed to cooperate, and he conceded that he knew it was illegal to sell hawk and eagle parts. The case is: United States v.

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

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He has done an enormous amount of research, carefully documented the text, and produced a bibliography 13 pages long. I do think that only a few birders, those interested in United States history, would enjoy the biography as a whole. Is that possible anymore? It’s good to have stories that inspire.