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While we were there, a pair of Rufous Crab Hawks noisily protested the presence of a Common Black Hawk that was comfortably perched in the vegetation. A Cocoi Heron flew over, presumably looking for a place to mount the classic sit-and-wait but instead found human observers. Eagle eyes found this Pinnated Bittern in the reeds.

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DDT, oil spills, and a wall.

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My first ‘protest’ memory involved putting pencil to notebook paper and writing the President about the harmful effects of DDT. The Weekly Reader had shocked everyone in class with news of Bald Eagles dying – and humans were to blame! Fast forward to the next decade and humans were at it again.

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The Top 5 Avian Ambassadors of Costa Rica

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Some might even protest at being kept separate, raising their voices as they eye the main conference birds with hungry intent. Even if the birds could speak like humans, their instincts would still come into constant play. To maintain order and keep the avian peace, some form of security would be necessary. There would also be drama!

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Why No Fuss About Michael Vick?

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I know plenty of people still detest Vick for what he did, but if there are protesters at his games or outside the Eagles’ training facility, I haven’t heard about them. The Eagles are probably good enough to afford that luxury. I don't understand why there hasn't been more outrage or rowdiness. But where's PETA? I don't get it.

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett has indicated that if enough people write in protest, the proposed hunting season–due to start this December– will be reconsidered. Letters and emails by the thousand poured into the commissioners’ offices, protesting its crane hunting proposal. Kentucky Dept.

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