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“The Wise Hours” — a review

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Tin House, Portland, Oregon, 297 pp., An Englishwoman, she thought, originally, that she would stay within the British Isles, to see the five or six native species. The Barn Owl Trust places nest boxes on lands of willing farmers who, Darlington says, consider it a “badge of honour” when an owl comes to nest in one. By Miriam Darlington.

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Flock to Marion

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Hannah Buschert was first exposed to birds and birding during a required ornithology course at Oregon State University and she quickly caught the birding bug. For many years, the birds and mice were able to live in a semi-stable harmony before something switched and caused news stories such as “The Zombie Mice of Marion Island ”.

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A visit to Dog Lake

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Located about 20 miles from Lakeview, Oregon, and sitting at an elevation of 5100 feet, this 208 acre lake is home to many species of fish, including Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Bluegill. This is one of several families of Western Grebes stayed out in the middle of the lake all day. It was good to be back!

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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 offers opportunities for hiking and biking trails, canoeing and kayaking on Swan Lake, bank fishing, and family friendly programs and events.” The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge : Open to migratory bird hunting (youth only).

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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Chimpanzees and elephants grieve the loss of family and friends, and gorillas hold wakes for the dead. I also watched a red fox bury her mate after a cougar had killed him. Paul’s family noticed that whenever he was about to have an attack, Tinker would get agitated. Photo by Paul Huber.

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Collaborative list – August 2018

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Can the whole family live together in harmony during the school holidays? Little Cultus Lake Road, Oregon. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Oregon Plains Rd. Oregon Plains Rd. Oregon Plains Rd.

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