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Welcome Back Waterfowl at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

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Around thirty miles from Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley lies the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. Fish and Wildlife Service a. By the time lunch was over, it was apparent that the weather was going to be fine, not only for us, but for the migrating raptors who were kettling in numbers. Welcome back waterfowl, indeed.

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Avian influenza H5N2 in the Mississippi and Pacific Flyways

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Close to 5% of turkeys being farmed in Minnesota have been or shortly will be destroyed , and the virus is also affecting chickens. There will be a Turkey for every table for the US Thanksgiving. Ostriches are infected as well as, in one known case, Falcons. People should avoid contact with sick/dead poultry or wildlife.

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A Meal Fit For A King

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I was lucky enough to get off work early the other day and thought I would head out toward Battle Creek Wildlife Area and try to get some better photos of the Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawk I’ve seen on Dersch Road. Driving on these less traveled country roads is always relaxing and unhurried. www.youtube.com/watch?

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If We Can Rock Together, We Can Flock Together

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Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota. These Black-legged and Red-legged Kittiwakes only need to fear gulls and Peregrine Falcons , although bad weather and erosion do take their toll on nests. Look carefully and you can pick out some Least Auklets as well.

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Collaborative list – December 2019

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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond. Wild Turkey – Meleagris gallopavo. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. 02 Dec 2019. 27 Dec 2019. 22 Dec 2019.

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My Year in Birding 2012

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I went to the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival in Titusville, Florida. March was very slow so I took the time to enjoy the common birds , especially woodpeckers and turkeys. I also spent a bunch of time on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and, as usual, managed to see some birds on workdays. Anhinga ?

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Collaborative List – October 2019

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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.). Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.). Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.). Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.). Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.). 26 Oct 2019.

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