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Comebackers

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In the mid 1700s, fur-traders began introducing foxes up and down the Aleutian chain, in order to generate some more raw material work with. North American Peregrine Falcons have also enjoyed an impressive population rebound in recent years. Brown Pelicans are not an unusual sight on the California coast. Half Moon Bay, CA.

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Where to See Kiwi (and other birds) During the Rugby World Cup

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Abel Tasman is popular for its easy hiking trail along the coast and kayaking, keep an eye out for New Zealand Fur Seals and Spotted Shags. The Centre takes kiwi eggs from the wild, when they are vulnerable to introduced predators, and rears them until they are old enough to survive in the wild.

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Cavity Nesting Birds of North America and Their Babies!

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Wood Duck ( Aix sponsa ) Female Incubating Eggs in a Nest Box “Many species of cavity-nesting birds have declined because of habitat reduction. The hole-nesting population of peregrine falcons disappeared with the felling of the giant trees upon which they depended.