10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2014

People who want to release birds on the cheap buy doves – usually Ring-necked Doves – from pet stores, and release them themselves. Rehabbers can be a touchy group, and for good reason. Mine are always found near the local funeral home,” says Maureen Eiger, in Virginia. “I Why do this?”.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Ethics Virginia Atlanta 258

10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2022

A recent episode of the American Birding Podcast featured an interview with Virginia Rose (Founder and President) and Freya McGregor (Coordinator) of the non-profit Birdability. Pets are not allowed, nor are joggers, runners, or bicyclists. They spoke passionately and effectively about making birding accessible to everyone.

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Portland Oregon Laws Experience 220

10,000 Birds

JULY 8, 2016

She teaches anthropology at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, USA, and lives in Maryland with her husband and not nearly enough pets. A few weeks ago I joined a group of bird lovers to go out to a little clearing in the woods of West Virginia and watch the skydance of the American Woodcock. I’ve hit an all-time low.

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West Virginia Birds Chickens Maryland 102