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Vultures, Human Evolution, Global Warming, and Windmills

10,000 Birds

The topic was the concept of humans as predators, or hunters, or really, eaters of meat, and I was discussing the many ways in which people misconceived this notion. He sneaked into the office by crawling along the ledge outside the fifth floor windows and prying his way into the guy’s window.

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A Merganser Trifecta!

10,000 Birds

These mergs were joined by a hoard of Northern Shovelers, Mallards, Ring-billed Gulls and one lonely male Hooded Merganser. This is where they are truly effective and amazing hunters. The recent warm temperatures allowed some of the ice to melt thus offering a safe haven for certain species like this one.

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