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A kestrel in the rain

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Martin spent his working life in primary education, was formerly a trustee of Kent Wildlife Trust, and as a keen wildlife photographer, completed a Masters’s degree in photography in 2015. He lives in Southeast England, writes articles about wildlife for local journals, exhibits his photos, and gives talks.

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The Uncommon Demise of a Wood Thrush in Costa Rica

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Each day, the small bird then has to fly down and find a resting place, an area to feed and take shelter. If it finds a good spot to survive for several months, a spot with enough food and shelter, it might be able to fly all the way back to the north for another summer of song and nesting.

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Can A Hawk Carry Off Your 12-Pound Pet?

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That did not stop a New Jersey animal shelter from publishing this rabble-rousing flyer on Facebook, all written in alarming red capital letters: PARK RANGERS AND VET OFFICES ARE PUTTING OUT WARNINGS. Wildlife lovers and rehabilitators, as always, tried to intervene. “I I had no idea!” “How That’s why we need more trapping.” “I’m

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To Drill, or Not to Drill? That’s the Wrong Question.

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In an area known for ‘the cleanest water in the world,’ 234,000 acres were sheltered from mining exploration…until now. Saw Whet Owl , Superior National Forest. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. What needs protecting are our habitats, wildlife, clean air and water, et. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge PETITION.

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7 State Parks for Fall Colors and Birding

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Barred Owl. While a small park of only 1,050 acres, it’s surrounded by the massive Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area. Accommodations (100-room lodge, 30 cottages, 105 tent/RV/trailer campsites, and 16 shelters) make for relaxed birding on 12 miles of trails and lakeside. Photo by © Mike Blevins. Brown-headed Nuthatch.

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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

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How much do you know about owls? I’ve been fortunate to encounter many owls in my birding life, sometimes because I’m looking for them, sometimes happily by happenstance. What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds is a joyous, fascinating read. I don’t think so.

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The Importance of Nurturing Young Birders

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Kelly Preheim was talking about the large numbers of Snowy Owls on the nearby National Wildlife Refuge. clothing and shelter. About 4 years ago, I met a kindergarten teacher in Armour, SD, about 10-12 air miles away from Delmont. So if you are in a position today to help someone or a bird, please do.