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San Francisco – short of time and money.

10,000 Birds

However, my latest trip reminded me that when an out-of-town birder arrives in a strange city (in this case San Francisco ) pertinent information should be to hand. There is a raised, walled area to the right (north towards the entrance of the bay). PDA version of Muni public transport services in San Francisco.

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San Francisco Zoo Struggles After Tiger Attack

Critter News

Things have been tough at the San Francisco Zoo after Tatiana the Siberian tiger attacked those three people in 2007. From the San Francisco Chronicle. Tags: zoos california san francisco tigers. Here's an article that explains the hard times the Zoo has faced since then. It's a long list. Now, facing a $2.2

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Honestly, How Much Could It Rain?

10,000 Birds

Any California-raised person knows that it just doesn’t rain in California in June. San Francisco averages two-tenths of an inch for the month, while San Jose only averages half that much. I was raised in between the two cities, and visited that area earlier this month.

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Anna’s Hummingbird sitting pretty

10,000 Birds

In the photo above the crown can be seen slightly raised. This individual was seen at close quarters in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park during a recent visit. The effect of this display can only really be appreciated from head on when it becomes obvious that the flash is a definite signal.

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RATS, Raptors, and Reckitt Benckiser

10,000 Birds

Kudos to this awesome group, which has changed minds, laws, and continues to raise awareness of an environmental disaster which too many people don’t even realize has been taking place. They pass around the website of Safe Rodent Control , which gives alternatives to poisons.

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Write a Post, Help a Dog!

4 The Love Of Animals

In all, 7,820 pounds of food was donated to two shelters renowned for their care of senior dogs: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco and Castaway Critters in Harrisburg, Pa. This year the Foundation has already raised more than $376,570 against its goal of $1.5 Isn’t that wonderful! How you can help in 2011.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

While its exact origin is still unclear, this pathogen, and many others (like avian influenza), originated from animals being raised or eaten for food. As the world moves toward raising the majority of animals in the unnatural setting of factory farms, it is likely that more, and worse, such pathogens will arise.