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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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Lead shot injured and killed condors young and old, lead in the carrion they ate, lead in the bullets that hunters shot at them. She also joyfully relates seeing through her scope “the first wild-hatched condor nestling in recorded Arizona history” (p. Because with the heartaches there are also rewards.

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Vagrancy in Birds: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The diverse range of vagrancy factors dips into related sciences–earth science and magnetic fields, geography and climate, dispersion and evolution–that may not be familiar to readers with little science background. It’s not always easy reading. Don’t worry.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

10,000 Birds

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Mexican Whip-poor-will – Antrostomus arizonae. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Volcán Toliman.

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