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The Gas Station Bird

10,000 Birds

He is simply waiting for someone to move him from the filthy plastic bucket where he is tethered next to a gas pump. Both falconers and wildlife rehabilitators have to study, gain experience, and jump through various hoops in order to get their licenses. The bird is just chilling out, waiting for the urge to fly.

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The Winter of our Discontent

10,000 Birds

The resident Peregrine Falcons have been fattening up on them, piles of feathers mark their collective demise on my favourite birding spot. They play and dance in front of tethered dogs, all the while going about the serious business of stealing those same dog’s food. Ravens play. There is much to love about their company.

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