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Young Thrushes

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This gave us several chances to experience them at various stages of growth. It may seem like a grown bird, but the rufous tips on the wing coverts of this Cocoa Thrush tell us it is still in its first year of life. Back in Trinidad, both Spectacled Thrush and Cocoa Thrush would nest in our backyard. Wise creatures.

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Diabetes and Vetsulin Recap

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As you may know, Vetsulin has been discontinued and diabetic animals are being transitioned to Humulin N (or a similar human insulin appropriate for dogs and some cats) or Lantus/glargine (for cats). " The following factors affect blood glucose: emotions, exercise, food and insulin. Sometimes it was 9 or 10.

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Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

In Better Living Through Birding , Chris tells us stories of his life, a very unique life, but he also crafts his experiences so we can relate to them as birders and as people. Because being a birder means you experience life through that framework. And, as he did a decade ago, the joys and benefits of birding.

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At Sea With the Marine Birds of the Raincoast: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. She is one of the best nature writers I’ve encountered in recent years, able to paint experiences with emotional immediacy. In the water I find a single black-tipped feather as their only trace.

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