Fri.Oct 28, 2016

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State of the Birds, Halloween Edition

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It’s almost Halloween! As your resident writer of horror fiction (check out my latest at The Dark !) this is my time to shine. No one does the intersection of scary and ornithology better than me! The world of scary birds has been in flux recently, with many of the traditional leaders in the field shifting focus or falling by the wayside. Owls as a group, for instance, have gone from omens of doom to adorable hipster mascots – I blame J.

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Avoiding Halloween Tricks for you Pets

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While Halloween can be a howling good time for family members of all ages, it can be downright dangerous for pets – from toxic Halloween candy to pet costumes turned choking hazards. Sink your fangs into this scary stat from … Continue reading → The post Avoiding Halloween Tricks for you Pets appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of October 2016?

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Without pointing to specifics, it is safe to say that the world seems pretty scary right now, particularly for those of us concerned with protecting nature and endangered animals and ecosystems. Good thing Halloween has arrived to replace real fears with pretend ones. Enjoy this festive weekend, but be ready, if and when your time comes, to allay our collective fears by supporting wise environmental stewardship.

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