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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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In Oregon, the Barred Owl is taking over Northern Spotted Owl territory and threatening that smaller bird’s survival. On the other hand, the extinction of the Spotted Owl is completely unacceptable. Other animal control issues that involve mass killing make for easier decisions, according to Peter P.

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Hey, that’s not in my field guide!

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Tucked into the shadows the hawk can complete the kill. One eyed birds often get put down or aren’t released but they can survive and can be fierce hunters, like this big female Redtail. Heermann’s Gull bills can appear in Great Horned Owl pellets. Check out the submariner Coot and the startled Great Blue Heron.

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Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

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The newest find of this extremely scarce bird was a male, and was “collected” (an innocent-sounding euphemism for “killed”) for the American Museum of Natural History. And is the amount of knowledge gained anywhere near the amount of knowledge lost by the deliberate killing of this bird?

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Last Chance to Enter

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Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right?

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Can Nature Take Care of Itself?

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Inserts in rodent poisons that assure the public they will not kill anything but the offending rats or mice pedal the same questionable claims as those of the snake oil salesmen of bygone days. You will know that bird died from applied pesticides, or see the owl that was hit by a car and realize this was a human-caused consequence.

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Does This Make My Mom A Bird Blogger?

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Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or These Blasts From The Past New York City Canada Goose “Kill Zones&# Revealed Help Save Migratory Birds! • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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I have never been one to advocate the needless killing of animals for whatever purpose. Consider the following quote, &# Falconry involves the use of birds of prey to kill other birds and animals for sport. In the case of fox hunting (a true bloodsport), dogs are domesticated animals that are killing, not for food, but for sport.