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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

10,000 Birds

A robot that feeds baby birds so I can take a nap,” wrote Jodi in Massachusetts. “A They’d also have to pay for every aspect of care the injured bird requires, as well as the emotional suffering of the wildlife rehabilitator!”. Why is there no state or federal money available to care for federally protected species?

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My Subtropical Bird Garden

10,000 Birds

But I would never have imagined how important it would be to my emotional well-being to have a bird-friendly garden during lockdown. And while Dogwoods and Eastern Redbuds may be great options in Massachusetts, they won’t grow for me in Morelia, Mexico. Ash: My ash tree is at least 50 feet tall.

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When Birds Are Near: Dispatches From Contemporary Writers

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The 26 essays in When Birds Are Near are all about the real-life and emotional spaces where people overlap with birds. Though all are well-written, there are several that standout for excellence of the writing, challenge of topic, or stylistic daring. ” Yet: “Reading the essays, one shares his ecstasy.”

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

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Very importantly, the breast-feeding years create emotional security in the child through the many hours of intimate contact with the mother. (Dr. According to the Newsweek article "Breast on a Plane" just linked-to above, last year Victoria’s Secret would not allow women to breastfeed in their stores in Wisconsin and Massachusetts.

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