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Willie Creek

10,000 Birds

We didn’t see the crocodile, but there was a Flatback Turtle in the creek. The resident Pied Oystercatchers were feeding on the mud as the tide continued to fall and the Brahminy Kites circled over the creek looking for fish. They were exactly where they were last time-isn’t it nice when that happens!

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Traveling with pets?

4 The Love Of Animals

Make sure your dog has enough time outside or your cat has an opportunity to use the litter box before you leave. Peggy Frezon, freelance writer and pet lover, has owned dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, hermit crabs, turtles and fish. And see that your pet is wearing a collar with up-to-date ID tags.

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Rambling

10,000 Birds

The former provided itself readily enough — it was a day of unfolding leaves and butterflies, emerging flowers, basking turtles, and just to ensure that I remained on-topic, jewel-colored Trojan wrappers left beside the path. (C’mon, I applaud responsibility, but please don’t litter.) Fish and Wildlife Service.

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