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Smoking is (good) for the birds

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Back in the 1980s, it became popular for biologists to consider plant secondary compounds in understanding inter-species relationships and other ecological matters. European Starling in New York City trying to bum a cigarette (photo by Corey, from HERE ) But I digress. 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. Alligators are often less aggressive towards humans than large crocodile species, a few of which (mainly the Nile and Saltwater Crocodiles) may prey on humans with some regularity.