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A kestrel in the rain

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In the Spring, the reserve is alive with nesting Redshanks , Skylarks , and displaying Lapwings , while Marsh Harriers cruise the reed beds looking for food for their young, and Brown Hares raise their young safe from men with dogs. It was a male Kestrel.

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Birding Under the Influence: A Book Review

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People of all ages and backgrounds brighten the ride and the book as they welcome Dorian to their homes (his blog asked for shelter and people responded, he also used a biking home-share group and motels) and help him find elusive birds (although Dorian is mostly on his own, there are occasions when help is crucial).

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How to Help Cerulean Warblers, Other Migrant Species, and Resident Birds in Costa Rica

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A wonderful variety of bird species are waiting to be seen and among them are many a birder’s favorite avian group, the wood-warblers. Whatever the reason may be, we do know that Las Brisas provides a lot of food and shelter for Cerulean Warblers as they migrate south. Ernesto and his team in the field. How You Can Help.

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Creating a Birdwatching Backyard Paradise

10,000 Birds

With the right amount of food, shelter, water and areas for birds to raise their babies, you can transform your backyard into a birdwatching paradise. If you have the space, then group them to give birds density, making them even more tempting. When grass is mowed, nothing lives in it, eats it or uses it as shelter.

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Freaky Dog People

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If you are part of a dog rescue group, shelter, clinic, or other canine assistance program, you can apply for their affiliate program and help raise a generous 30% commission on sales. This would be a wonderful way to fund-raise for your group, as Freaky Dog People offers some really fun products!

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Bring Pets Home

4 The Love Of Animals

Shop ‘til you drop in support of animal shelters, then get together with friends to share stories, advice and even pictures – all online. The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums.

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The Stupid, It Burns!

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PETA has asked the group Pet Shop Boys to change their name to Rescue Shelter Boys. But the band admits the request "raises an issue worth thinking about". At first I thought that was from the Onion. Peta Europe has written to Pet Shop Boys with a request they are unable to agree to," reads a post on the band's official website.

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