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Count Your Chickens (In the Florida Keys)

10,000 Birds

But as of right now there is nowhere in the United States where a birder can see a chicken and count it on his or her list despite the fact that there is a well established and long lasting Feral Chicken population in the Florida Keys. It is time for the Florida Ornithological Society to allow for the counting of Feral Chickens.

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Wisconsin Falconer Legally Traps Snowy Owl

10,000 Birds

Falconers must always keep their birds somewhat wild so if they get separated or the bird flies off never to return, it can still survive on it’s own without human intervention. When you see a falconer transporting their bird or walking with a group, the bird might be in a dark crate or hooded. Go home now!”

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Remotest Endemic Birds

10,000 Birds

How far is the closest human settlement? The species must be restricted to an internationally recognized country, island or island group. Well yes, but all of the planet’s tall mountains are relatively close to some form of human habitation. How difficult is the place to reach in terms of planes, trains and automobiles?

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