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Birding at the Tip of Florida: A Bit of Everything

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In this article, we will touch upon the high diversity of passerines that either winter or migrate through southeastern Florida, the dynamics of bird colonization by both natural range expansions and introductions, and the large number of strays that show up annually from the Caribbean, the north, and the west.

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Feral Cats More Important Than Humans?

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Such was the sad fate of a New York City veterinarian who refused to release a stray cat she treated back to a feral cat freak who planned to release the cat back into a feral cat colony. Hat-tip to 10,000 Birds reader Ben. She was cyber-bullied, her business was destroyed, and she took her own life. Rest in peace, Dr. Shirley Koshi.

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Sad End for Vagrant Swift, Happy Ending for Wrong-Way Pigeon

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Bittersweet hat tip to Redgannet for pointing us to this story.). While the stray Needletail met a tragic demise, another long-distance traveler has escaped its brush with death. Dozens of birders were on hand and the horror happened before their very eyes.

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DogTipper.com

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After all, she currently has four fur babies– all tuxedo cats (formerly strays) from the same family! DogTipper.com features articles and tips covering all aspects of life with your dog, from selecting a dog to raising and training your canine. What are you waiting for dog lovers?

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5 Sure-Fire Ways to Protect Your Pet From the Ice this Winter

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That being said, continue reading below to learn some safety-animal tips for your pet this winter. If you aren’t careful, you may very well cause a fatal accident to your pet, your neighbor’s pet or a stray. Bonus Tip—If it’s too cold out, just let your pet stay inside (even if it is normally an outside pet).

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Welcome Back Waterfowl at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

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Maybe I’m weird, but there is nothing I like better in a visitor center (aside from clean and comfortable restrooms) than a good taxidermy collection, and Lee Metcalf features a strong entry in this category.

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Birding crème de la crème: Asia – Corbett to Taman Negara

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Other wildlife includes Asian Elephant , Tiger and Gaur (highway 37 passes through the park and the rhinos and wild elephants can be spotted straying near the road). The best season to visit is from November to March. 300 m / 1000 ft higher than any other peak in the country), its most popular national park and the best birding area.

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