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Releasing White Doves

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Think twice, and do some research. People who want to release birds on the cheap buy doves – usually Ring-necked Doves – from pet stores, and release them themselves. Mine are always found near the local funeral home,” says Maureen Eiger, in Virginia. “I White doves: symbols of love, commitment, peace, hope, etc.

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Accessibility Matters

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A recent episode of the American Birding Podcast featured an interview with Virginia Rose (Founder and President) and Freya McGregor (Coordinator) of the non-profit Birdability. Pets are not allowed, nor are joggers, runners, or bicyclists. A 5% grade is steeper than I thought, but research suggests that 5% is acceptable.

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Bird Sex Voyeurs

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She teaches anthropology at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, USA, and lives in Maryland with her husband and not nearly enough pets. A few weeks ago I joined a group of bird lovers to go out to a little clearing in the woods of West Virginia and watch the skydance of the American Woodcock. I’ve hit an all-time low.