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Raising Money For the RSPCA with MusicMagpie

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Raising money for charity doesn’t have to be hard work. All you need is a few of your old unwanted dvds, cds and video games. To start donating, all you need is an internet connection, a computer or laptop and a pile of cds, dvds and video games that you no longer want. Raising money for the RSPCA is easy. Get Involved.

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Pheasant Stocking an Unfortunate Waste of Money

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Flooding related to Tropical Storm Lee severely damaged the two farms used for raising Ring-necked Pheasants in Pennsylvania earlier this year, limiting the number of birds that will be released for slaughter by hunters (and slaughter is exactly what shooting farm-raised birds is). Never fear, hunters !

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An afternoon in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

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Photos courtesy of Mosetlha Bush Camp A dusty-red road leads me through Marico bushveld deeper into the 750 square kilometers large wilderness of the Madikwe Game Reserve – the 4th largest reserve in South Africa, home to 350 bird and 66 mammal species, some 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. They raise their trunks, sniffing the air.

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Birding Gir National Park, India

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After several game drives, once again we are at the front gate of the Gir National Park in the state of Gujarat. We have almost forgotten that Manoj has promised us some creatures of the night, when he raised his hand to point at three Mottled Wood Owls right above us (cover photo), beautiful large Strix owls slightly amused by us.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements

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By raising awareness and advocating for responsible tourism practices, we can ensure that future generations will continue to marvel at the avian treasures that call Shanghai home. It’s like playing a game of hide-and-seek, except the birds are losing, and we’re winning our concrete trophy. Green Spaces? What Green Spaces?

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Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men

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Laysan albatrosses are ocean-dwelling seabirds who have 6-foot wingspans, weigh 7-8 pounds, occasionally sleep while flying, and rarely land except to raise their chicks. The oldest Laysan albatross was last seen raising a chick on Midway Atoll in 2016, at age 66. They are docile and devoted parents who will not leave their nests.

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What Impact Will Drones Have on Birds?

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This raises the question of whether or not drones can cause serious harm to birds. Even drone retailers and manufacturers are getting in on the game. As for bird watchers who want to get into the drone game, the best advice is to take a cue from researchers who use drones.

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