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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle

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State and federal officials continue to investigate after highly pathogenic avian influenza is identified in clinical samples obtained from dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas

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Urban Birding in San Diego

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We would walk the Pacific Beach promenade, see Shamu at Sea World (this is before Blackfish, mind you), and sample delicious Mexican food in Old Town San Diego. In between showers, we were able to go investigate a bit and we found a few Blue-gray Gnatcatchers , fishing Osprey , and chickadees.

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Forensics Used to Solve Wildlife Crime in India

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The analysis determined the species of the sample as well as the unique DNA fingerprint of one particular animal, whose flesh was found on the equipment. To confirm the line of investigation, in a yet another unprecedented move, a narco-analysis test was conducted on one of the accused, a woman. The link was clearly established.

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Stuck in the middle (of the AOU/COS meeting)

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Some lingered to gaze at samples from the Field’s collection of bird specimens, such as perfectly preserved thrushes, warblers, and even a Rose-breasted Grosbeak under glass. They seem to be a friendly lot, with inquisitive minds and cheerful natures, and are always on the go.

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AOU to leave Mexican Duck in limbo

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But arguments made against the proposal include the following: Genetic sampling of Mexican Ducks has been insufficient to give an adequate understanding of the situation. Some also take issue with the older phenotypical studies that purported to show massive hybridization by intergradation in plumage.

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Buxton Brewery: Ring Your Mother

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What is perhaps entirely new to brewing history is a dedicated interest in investigating beers of the past, including adventurous efforts to rediscover and revive old and forgotten recipes. Even a casual glimpse into beer history reveals that many of today’s most popular styles have their roots in the past, both recent and distant.

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Greater Rheas: Germany’s new Big Bird

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Their ecology in Germany is being investigated, but the results have so far been inconclusive. The sheer number of species that have been shuffled around on our big earth is impressive, though we will be dealing with the smaller sample size of invasive avians and other invasives that effect avians.

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