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Returning to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

10,000 Birds

A raccoon investigates crabs on the mud flats. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. Here, birds make up only some of the wildlife sightings. Deer wade into the shallows to munch on marsh grass, trailing fawns behind them. And I never forget to look for alligators. The best part? Summer birding isn’t the best season here at St.

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The Joy of Bird Feeding: A Book Review by a Birder who Loves Her Feeder Birds

10,000 Birds

A bit beyond the basics but still fundamental are chapters on bird feeding consequences and problems (squirrels and raccoons, too many blackbirds, hawks and cats, woodpecker damage, window strikes, extreme weather, and bird feeding in special situations, including retirement centers, condos, and apartments.

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On Google, HSUS and Fur

Animal Person

Here's the letter from Chris of Furisevil to HSUS: Dear HSUS, Like the raccoon dogs just a few miles from me, in cages awaiting to be killed, I cannot afford to wait for HSUS to do something. All the evidence you need is on [link] -- there is no investigation required. Nothing personal, but I have to blog about this.

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Are You Wearing Man's Best Friend? That Trim on the Hood of Your Jacket Might Be Dog Fur!

Animal Ethics

According to this Associated Press story, if you are wearing a Sean John jacket with fur trim purchased from Macy's, that trim might have come from a dog indigenous to Asia known as a "raccoon dog." According to HSUS's investigation (detailed in their press release ), the Sean John Hooded Snorkel Jacket on sale at macys.com for $237.99

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