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Wisconsin Falconer Legally Traps Snowy Owl

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My initial reaction was, “Really, dude, of all the birds that you’re allowed to have in Wisconsin, you choose the bird that is going to make birders who don’t understand falconry angry?” Here are some myths: Falconry birds are essentially pets. I personally am on the fence.

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Why Are Red-breasted Nuthatches Irrupting?

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Bird bloggers from Wisconsin to Massachusetts. ” Red-breasted Nuthatch at Jones Beach State Park, New York In December of last year Clare Kines wrote a post here on 10,000 Birds about the cause of the massive Snowy Owl irruption many birders were lucky enough to experience.