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Invasive species in Australia

10,000 Birds

In Australia we definitely have our fair share of invasive species and the main problem is that we are such a huge land mass with such a small population. The population of Australia is concentrated mainly around the city areas along the coast and many invasive species have been able to spread with ease.

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The mother only returns once maybe twice a day to feed and some species of rabbits like the eastern Cottontail have their babies in the open rather than burrows. 2) If the rabbit is in danger such as from your cat or dog try to release it out of the perimeter. I recommend Fox Valley. I recommend Fox Valley.

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Wyndridge Farm Cidery: Crafty Cranberry Hard Apple Cider

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Robins also seem prone to this indulgent behavior, along with a few other species, but usually it’s tipsy Cedar Waxwings that we read about heading to rehabilitating “drunk tanks”, or sadly, fatally crashing into buildings. I’m sure some of us can empathize, especially at this time of year.

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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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Dirt hawking is a form of falconry that involves hunting rabbits and other small game with Harris Hawks (other hawk species also qualify). One of the primary reasons that these hawks make such excellent falconry birds is because they are one of only two raptor species (the other is the Galapagos Hawk ) that hunt cooperatively.

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Judge Clears Way for HSUS Suit Over Fur Advertising

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The complaint also alleges violations of the federal Fur Products Labeling Act and Federal Trade Commission Act, which also prohibit the false advertising and mislabeling of any fur product.

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Owls, the debait

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One wouldn’t tether a rabbit out to get a shot of a fox or a coyote, or is that somehow different? I think the main thing for me, leaving aside the debate on invasive species and the birds welfare, is that it just feels like cheating. At least a chicken would last awhile as a feeder.

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The Struggle to Save the Birds of Honduras

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In the Far East they keep birds of prey which they use to capture other animals such as foxes and rabbits. The introduction of exotic animals has extirpated and continues to threaten hundreds of species. What can we do while species disappear from the planet each year?

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