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The Return of Least Terns to the Gulf Coast

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Though they weight less than two ounces, Least Terns migrate from South America to the West, East, and Gulf Coast to breed on dunes or flat gravel roofs (there are also populations in the middle of the United States). There is no mistaking a Least Tern: they were back! Are you going to be on a Least Tern-inhabited beach this summer?

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What is the National Bird of Aruba?

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The added publicity – the bird now appears on Aruba currency and stamps – will draw attention to needed conservation and protection efforts. These owls use the tunnels of other species as their nesting burrows, and so can be found associated with ground squirrels, tortoises, and prairie dogs.

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The Amazing Exploding Dove Meets Montana

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Renato Mar 13th, 2011 at 8:36 am Nice post, the Collared Doves also make it to South America. My ears perk up with every new song, my tail wags (ok, not literally, but darn close) every time I see or hear about a newly-returned migrant. Well written article with some facts I didn’t know. The proposal from U.S.

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