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Birding Flagstaff: A Green Detour

10,000 Birds

Dominated by pine forest, these parks and trails are home to western specialties like Steller’s Jay , M ountain Chickadee , Pygmy Nuthatch , and Violet-green Swallow along with more widespread species such as American Crow and White-breasted Nuthatch. Truly, a must see species in North America.

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Water Worries—How We're Drugging Other Species

Animal Ethics

Traces of analgesics, antidepressants, antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-hypertension drugs, anti-seizure medications, and birth control hormones are turning up in the Nation's municipally-delivered drinking water and also in our rivers, lakes, and streams. Today, people have to worry about much more than fluoride in their water.

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