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Smoking is (good) for the birds

10,000 Birds

European Starling in New York City trying to bum a cigarette (photo by Corey, from HERE ) But I digress. Aromatic plants in bird nests as a protection against blood-sucking flying insects? We wore the appropriate buttons and hats and carried signs to the debate. The next stage in this research is obvious.

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Birding With Alligators

10,000 Birds

As a resident of New York City the only predator I am ever concerned about while birding near my home is other people. Even with medical treatment, an alligator bite may still result in a fatal infection. Alligator bites are serious injuries due to the reptile’s sheer bite force and risk of infection.