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Bird vs. Reptile in Key West

10,000 Birds

Key West Wildlife Center takes mostly birds, but will rescue mammals, marine mammals, and both land and sea turtles as well. They see a lot of young Brown Pelicans ; they see a lot of juvenile birds in general, all of whom tend to hug the coast on their first migration.

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Oil to Hit US Shore Either this Sunday or Monday

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The animals threatened most by the spill are bluefin tuna, sea turtles, brown pelicans, shrimp and sharks. Right now, there are still no confirmed deaths due to the spill, but rescue groups are gearing up for the worst.

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Another Depressing Oil Spill Story!

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With some 400 species estimated to be at risk — from the tiniest oil-eating bacteria to shrimp and crabs, endangered sea turtles, brown pelicans and sperm whales — experts say the impact of oil and chemical dispersants on the food chain has already begun, and could grow exponentially. “A

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Offshore Sea Life ID Guide: West Coast–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

It does not include near-shore, coastal species, like Brown Pelican, Elegant Tern, and Harbor Seal. An additional, five-page chapter touches on Other Sea Life–Fish, Sea Turtles, Jellyfish and Krill, Kelp, and Landbirds (the possibility of an exhausted migrating bird landing on the boat.).

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Birding Culebra, Puerto Rico

10,000 Birds

Sea turtles can be seen from the beach or while snorkling at Tamarindo Beach, especially if you go early in the morning. Magnificent Frigatebirds and Brown Pelicans are easy to find, just look up regularly and you will get them. ” White-tailed Deer have been introduced but no one in our group picked up any ticks.