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Birding Shanghai in February 2022

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At the beginning it was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.”

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Birds and Bling

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Second, even if we do, we have discovered through bitter experience that jewelry can either be snatched or, like very small guns, used against us. As for nice clothing … right! asked Marge Gibson, when I asked a group of bird rehabbers about their bling experiences. Raccoons are worse than birds,” said Gay Frazee.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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Two days ago I went on Facebook and queried some of my exhausted compatriots: if you could have one wish right now – anything in the world – what would it be? “I If you are a rehabber, this means your phone never stops ringing, your emergency services are in constant demand, and your stress level is off the charts.

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Best Bird of the Year 2014

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Larry starts us off right with an owl that makes birders drool: I was able to see and photograph many great birds in 2014 but my Best Bird of the Year would have to be the Great Gray Owl , the largest Strix in North America. The experience, the place, and the bird combine to make this my BBOTY. Below are our Best Birds of the Year.

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Birding Villahermosa’s Urban Parks

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I’m happy to say that the ones right on the other side of a low wall were not so large. But this park’s flagship non-birds could be none other than the Coati, a tropical raccoon relative. Still, this sort of wildlife experience is available in pretty much any Mexican city. Some were quite large.

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The Problem with Weight is NOT Losing It

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In 2007 – at age 50 – I realized that the answer was right in front of me. “The Problem with Weight is NOT Losing It&# (Raccoon Press) is available now through www.theproblemwithweightisnotlosingit.com. Her animal training experience includes working with dogs, cats, horses, llamas, alpacas and camels.

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Squirrel Buster Wild Bird Feeders: A Review

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So, I can tell you about my experiences with all three products. For both the Classic and Finch feeders, all you need to do to fill them is twist off the top and pour seed (that’s the Finch feeder with the top off in the photo on the right). The idea behind the Squirrel Buster feeders is that squirrels are heavier than birds.

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