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One Good Turn

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I met Jonathan because his mother-in-law lives here in Morelia, and when he visits her, we sometimes find a space to bird together. In a land where Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls are more common, a good view of the tail is an important identification tool. Snowy Plovers also breed half an hour north of my home, so we have those in common.

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

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conservation legislation and regulation, a tool used to protect birds from irresponsible hunting, industrial intrusion and incidental take, habitat loss and pollution, and to encourage best practices by everyone, from birders to corporations. Treaties trump state laws. It has become the cornerstone of U.S.

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Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide–A Book Review

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The lessons are written in a relaxed personable way, with separate sections on tools, such as “carving tools and the marks they make” and on techniques, such as “watercolor studio painting,” “drawing from life,” and, of course, “making a block print.”

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eBird Profile Pages and the Power of Suggestion

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In April 2016, eBird added “Profile Pages” and the announcement stated (lightly edited): This first version of your public eBird dashboard focuses on showcasing your eBird activity with tools that visualize all your sightings and highlight your recent media contributions—all updated with each new eBird contribution.

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Photography and Birding

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The technology of newer cameras continue to improve while the prices go down resembling the computer industry, this phenomena is described as Moore’s Law where the computing power doubles every two years. With this information one can be 100% certain that the swift is a Chestnut-collared Swift.

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The Horrors of Shark Finning

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Shark finning is the practice of removing fins from live sharks with sharp tools, and then tossing the shark back into the ocean. While there are laws in place protecting endangered species of shark from shark finning, international waters are rarely regulated when it comes to the practice. However, watching these shows on DIRECT.TV

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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Educate yourself on your destination locale’s pet entry regulations, licensing regulations, and laws by contacting the State Veterinarian or State Department of Agriculture and the City Clerk’s office, local humane organization, or area animal control facility. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets.

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