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The Gas Station Bird

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The concerned person who took the photograph approached a Lukeoil Station in Northvale, New Jersey to inquire about the bird’s well-being, and the owner said dismissively that he could do whatever he liked and had four more birds at home. One might assume this is a falconry bird, but it’s not.

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The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

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Red Knots have already lost more than 80 percent of their coastal habitat in Florida, New Jersey, and New York. Where suitable habitat exists, sea level rise is expected to increase efforts to stabilize the shore and protect coastal development with hard structures, such as sea walls and jetties. Birds in Delaware Bay.

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Bird Migration and Conservation Meet at Selva Bananito, Costa Rica

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We might not get the variety of a New Jersey autumn but we do get major numbers of species that winter in South America. The next time you see a Bay-breasted Warbler in May, know that it might be singing its heart out because it was able to use habitat at Selva Bananito and other protected areas in Costa Rica.

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Summer Books for Kids (and the rest of us)

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Meanwhile, forts were built to protect the island from invaders, war broke out between Spain and the United States, and the island became a U.S. Paige Cunningham and Janet Payne both live in the Cape May, New Jersey area and previously collaborated on a book about Cape May A to Z.

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Best Bird of the Year 2014

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Once endangered, they lead happy, protected lives, oblivious to the tourists who love them. This spectacular montane vulture reminds me more of a giant falcon as it cleaves the air on long wings. Final choice is African (aka Jackass) Penguin because I had such a wonderful time watching these creatures at Betty’s Bay and Boulders Beach.

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