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Minnesota, a Winter Owl Wonderland

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Later in the day, we made the short hop over the border into Superior, Wisconsin to look for the Snowy Owl reported at the airport. The high winds and frigid temperatures made photography difficult, but it felt right to experience my life Snowy Owl in its element among the whipping snow.

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Why Are Red-breasted Nuthatches Irrupting?

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Bird bloggers from Wisconsin to Massachusetts. ” Red-breasted Nuthatch at Jones Beach State Park, New York In December of last year Clare Kines wrote a post here on 10,000 Birds about the cause of the massive Snowy Owl irruption many birders were lucky enough to experience.

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The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

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The economic impact of refuge visitation is broad: Recreational visitors pay for recreation through entrance fees, lodging near the refuge, and purchases from local businesses for items to pursue their recreational experience. Horicon NWR (Wisconsin): 434,000; $8.6 This spending supports economic activity throughout the local economy.

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Key AETA Supporter Suspended Over Animal Welfare

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Michelle Basso was a researcher at the University of Wisconsin who worked with primates. Tags: animal research animal enterprise terrorism act primates University of Wisconsin. She testified in favor of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in front of the House Judiciary Committee. Now, she's been suspended from working with animals.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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“I’d wish for rehabber-appreciative regulators who don’t think adding paperwork equals adding security,” wrote Louise in Oregon.

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Jane Goodall Charity Auction

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Items up for bid feature a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences and merchandise. The auction is taking place online at CharityBuzz and includes exclusive experiences such as a private “coffee” with Dr. Jane Goodall , tickets to a taping of Dancing with the Stars , a tour of The Today Show , VIP sports packages, and much more.

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Birding for the Curious: A Book Review

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Most of these photos are by photographers associated with the USFWS and Wisconsin Dept. We need more publishers of quality birding books and more birder-writers offering fresh views, sharing their experiences, covering new, niche subjects. of Natural Resources and by Nate. There is also an excellent index.