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What to Do at High Island When the Winds are South

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It stops those thousands of migrating birds flying across the Gulf of Mexico and directs them right onto the trees, fields, sanctuaries, beaches along the Bolivar Peninsula, where they hopefully find food and fresh water. 9-mile route that takes you down the prairie uplands and salt marshes that make up much of the Bolivar Sanctuary.

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Creating a Birdwatching Backyard Paradise

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Birdwatching is a hobby that many people enjoy, and it’s one that you can experience year-round. With the right amount of food, shelter, water and areas for birds to raise their babies, you can transform your backyard into a birdwatching paradise. When grass is mowed, nothing lives in it, eats it or uses it as shelter.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management. The group offers information on everything from how to start an accredited, recognized sanctuary, to the best was to acquire necessary resources.

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Isla Isabel – Mexico’s Galapagos

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One of the sheltered bays on Isla Isabel. These mangroves function as a sanctuary for fish and other animals that then make their way as adults across the channel to the coral reefs that surround the island. For those birders who want a Galapagos-like experience but without throngs of other visitors, Isla Isabel is a fantastic option.

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Dogtown: So Far So Good

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I just watched episode 1, season 1, of Dogtown , the National Geographic Channel TV show about Dogtown at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT. My hands-on experience is with small mammals/critters and cats. We really enjoyed it. I don't know much about dogs other than what I read.

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Spring Migration on South Padre Island, Texas

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There are a few spectacles in the birding community that are high energy, happen quickly, and is worth any effort to experience it. One such experience is a bird grounding event, sometimes called a fallout. Birders explore these migrant traps, which are an oasis of food, water, and shelter, to see if anything has been blown in.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. 31 to provide inviolate sanctuary for migratory birds. The refuge is already open to sport fishing.

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