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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

Maybe it’s important to note that Turkey Vultures , in particular, were well-loved by , and even inspirational to , the people that lived here before Europeans arrived. Old World Vultures are nestled within the family Acciptridae along with the hawks and eagles. Griffon Vulture , photo by Alan Tilmouth. millions years ago.

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Preparing for the Onslaught

Animal Person

The conversations with family and friends have already begun about "Turkey Day." And of course if you correct someone and say "Dead Turkey Day," you're "buzzkill," or imposing your beliefs or being judgmental. Everyone clearly doesn't include the turkey and the other animals on the table. Is anyone proactive?

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To My Friends at Thanksgiving

Animal Person

Thanksgiving 2010 will be Baby Sky's first, and our opportunity to introduce her to the notion that our family doesn't eat animals (not to mention that other historical story we'll be correcting). There will be no greyhound corpse on our table, no turkey corpse and no pig corpse. It's never been so easy to have a Just Thanksgiving.

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Diabolical Avian ID Quiz: From A to Z in Queens

10,000 Birds

Tags: diabolical , ID Quiz , quiz • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. Get yours today! Red-breasted Merganser 2. Monk Parakeet 3.

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Wanted: Dog lovers to host a house party!

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs are part of the family, and now they’ve earned a seat at the dinner table as Chef Michael’s canine creations hosts the first pet-themed House Party™ dinner event for dogs and their owners,” said Shaun Belongie, Chef Michael’s Assistant Brand Manager. Tags: events.

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Leucistic Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis

10,000 Birds

These Blasts From The Past Thrilling Turkey Facts What Makes You Stare So, Bufflehead? Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. Get yours today!

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011?

10,000 Birds

more migratory sky shots here ) Tags: march , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Turkeys, 3 or 4 species of woodpeckers, all kinds of song birds grace our view constantly. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend ! As I said, we are blessed.

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