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The ABA Area and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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The ABA has made an effort to diversify both its membership and birding generally, particularly after the incident involving Christian Cooper in Central Park in New York City. In any event, departing from tradition is inherent in making changes to increase inclusiveness in the birding community.

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Bette Midler is “mad” about birds

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I’m absolutely mad about them — I have been my whole life,” she told a packed ballroom at New York City’s Plaza Hotel last Thursday at a National Audubon Society dinner to honor two leading conservationists. Bette Midler , conservationist and star of screen and stage, has a thing for birds.

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1,200+ Canines Don Tiaras & ‘Tails’ This Week for Doggy Proms

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The camp room at each Best Friends center is decorated for the special event with a Starry Night theme of dark blue and silver streamers, stars and a disco ball. And, just like at high school proms everywhere, a Prom King and Queen will be crowned at each event. dogs events people helping animals'

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“New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!

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As the only organization in New York City whose doors are open to any animal in need, AC&C rescues thousands of New York’s homeless, neglected, abused and abandoned animals each year. The nonprofit’s goal is to place every dog, cat and bunny in a new, loving home. They are New York’s Kindest.”

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of July 2012)

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In fact, I’m about ready to drop from exhaustion because of the 14th annual Chicken Inferno; here’s why… Details about the event will come later in the week, but for now I’ll tag Eastern Meadowlark as my Best Bird of the Weekend.

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Annual Animal Care Gala in NYC

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Animal Care and Animal Planet Co-Host the Annual ANIMAL CARE Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at PACHA New York. Animal Care & Control of New York City is pleased to announce their second annual fundraising gala, which will be co-hosted by the popular cable network Animal Planet.

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Kirtland’s Warbler in Central Park

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It was like being at a sporting event! Even under gray skies and rain a Kirtland’s Warbler in New York City is an experience that no one who saw it will ever forget. From the twitch I headed to 14th Street and my meeting which was horribly boring compared to what I had just experienced.

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