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The Gas Station Bird

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This may seem like government agency hair-splitting, but the calls needed to be made not to the wildlife division of the wildlife agency, but to the exotic species division of the wildlife agency. The bird is a captive-bred Peregrine/Gyrfalcon hybrid owned by people with an Exotic Species Permit.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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It feels good to start a post with some truly attractive birds – such as two species of broadbills. Strangely, there do not seem to be many papers on this species. In one paper , you can find fascinating sentences such as “The new species is most similar to D.

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Returning to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

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A giant alligator lolled near a pond, herons and egrets stalked the shallow mudflats for prey, Black Skimmers flew low over the surface of the water to scoop up tiny fish. A raccoon investigates crabs on the mud flats. The highlight for me in the inland wetlands remains a Marbled Godwit , my first. The sun sets over the St.

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Birding the Kruger Park (6): Pafuri area part 2

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Thus, this study on the feeding ecology of African Harrier-hawk is imperative for understanding the species adaptation to environments and also a crucial factor to be considered while examining their economic status.” I guess blushing is easier if you have a bald face like this species. 300 birds (HBW).

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Dead Sea Lions in Puget Sound - Again

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KING-TV reports that both the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are investigating the deaths. The animal protection group Seal Sitters says a necropsy showed that the sea lion had suffered a shark bite and had twisted intestines in addition to a bullet wound.

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Can An Early Arriving Spring Bird Survive Late Snow?

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As long as the birds can find some open water and reliable fish, they should be fine. Birds, especially those that return to spring earlier than other species or stay later are hardier than we expect. Great Blue Herons are returning to the state (as they do this time of year) and people see them and worry.

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Canadian Sentenced for Ivory Smuggling

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The sentence follows a long running international investigation by special agents of the U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service, wildlife officials from Environment Canada and the U.S. Tags: ivory canada us fish and wildlife africa smuggling us. Attorney's Office in Cleveland, Ohio. Siyam plead guilty in a U.S.

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