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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

I put it in a small box for several hours, where it appeared to recover, but studies have shown that internal injuries from a strike usually kill the bird. Solid Air is divided into 12 chapters, presented as if Klem was on an auditorium podium giving a logical argument on why people need to take window strikes seriously.

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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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FWC officers arrived at a reptile facility and forcefully killed 29 reticulated pythons, 5 Burmese pythons, and 1 pregnant Boa constrictor. The FWC then proceeded to kill the total 34 pythons using a bolt gun. After killing Coffee's pythons, the FWC then committed another criminal act.

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Birding Under the Influence: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Dorian’s gregarious personality and self-deprecating sense of humor makes even the most meditative sections one of a piece with his birding experiences, producing a good read that may make you think. Plus tales of birding from the point of view of the traveling cyclist. There are also surprises.

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Birding a monastery: Zhaga, Western Sichuan

10,000 Birds

My extensive birding experience allows me to be very confident that the bird below is a Rosefinch. Not very subtle in their self-presentation, these birds. It is indeed rufous-ish. Please consult your own bird guide for more details. For some reason, Wikipedia has lots of semi-relevant information on the Red-billed Chough.

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“Understanding Animal Behaviour” by Rory Putman

10,000 Birds

It is presented in two main parts, the “how” – considering the physical processes involved in the way animals perceive their environment, and “why” of animal behaviour – examining the evolutionary forces that have shaped the more complex behaviours. How did I know that? From the behavioural point of view, what has happened?

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The Kirtland’s Warbler: The Story of a Bird’s Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

It’s the warbler that is often the last unchecked species on birders’ life lists and, whether you list or not, for most of us observing it is a once in a lifetime experience. The Kirtland’s Warbler is divided into three sections: The Past, The Present, The Future. photo by Lynn C. Jackson, 2012.

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Rescue for the rescuer.

4 The Love Of Animals

One day about 10 years ago, I was in the process of transporting quite a few dogs to a rescue from a high kill shelter. They will have the opportunity find a forever home, experience unconditional love or transition to the Other Side. Following is a telepathic conversation I experienced while transporting dogs to a rescue.

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