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Releasing White Doves

10,000 Birds

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. Wildlife rehabilitators constantly receive lost racing pigeons who are starving, riddled with lice, and suffering from coccidia, trichinosis, or worms.

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Accessibility Matters

10,000 Birds

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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