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Don’t Ignore the Barnacles – they’re Real Birds

10,000 Birds

This tagged bird was wild-bred Pheasants are largely ignored by birdwatchers , despite their good looks Rose-ringed Parakeet , now a common (but unpopular) resident of many European towns, including London. A pair did lay infertile eggs in Iceland in 2018, but that’s about the only record I can find).

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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” ” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A. She is particularly talented at painting how birds fly and interact.

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On Keeping "Vegan" Pure

Animal Person

I'd rather trap a feral cat and have her spayed. Or bake some vegan cookies for a vegetarian friend who's convinced that she cannot survive without eggs and butter. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. Arguing about that line with other vegans, though, doesn't interest me.

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