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Bird vs. Reptile in Key West

10,000 Birds

Last year, 4,000 young Peregrine Falcons swept through the Keys on their way north. They receive some funding for their “chicken services” from the City of Key West, but their wildlife rehabilitation center runs completely on donations … which are tax-deductible. KWWC also has a thriving feral chicken sideline.

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Do Not Feed Baby Birds Ham

10,000 Birds

Wildlife rehabilitators are a multi-tasking lot. Not only do we take care of zillions of injured and orphaned birds/mammals/reptiles/whatever, we also have to deal with and educate the public. The baffling, mind-boggling public. Nestling songbirds fed hamburger and cat food,” wrote Sean O’Brien. wrote Louise Shimmel. “I

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