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The predictability of Pied Oystercatchers

10,000 Birds

Feral cats are a huge problem in Australia and they do take a lot of the eggs. Pied Oystercatchers feeding Pied Oystercatcher investigates three sea cucumbers Before we ventured out onto the reef we came across a Hawksbill Turtle that had stranded on the beach and it had lost part of one of its rear flippers at some stage.

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Bird vs. Reptile in Key West

10,000 Birds

Key West Wildlife Center takes mostly birds, but will rescue mammals, marine mammals, and both land and sea turtles as well. KWWC also has a thriving feral chicken sideline. They see a lot of young Brown Pelicans ; they see a lot of juvenile birds in general, all of whom tend to hug the coast on their first migration.

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What is Great Britain’s easiest tick?

10,000 Birds

Closely related to the Feral Pigeon and Stock Dove , the woodpigeon (we seldom bother with the pre-fix) is easily recognised by its large size, white neckpatch and the white, transverse bars on its wings. At distance, flocks are looser and far less synchronised that Feral pigeons. A woodpigeon often sits on my roof, near the chimney.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

10,000 Birds

I wish for a federal law prohibiting domestic and feral cats from roaming free outdoors. I’d like all box turtles fitted with an electroshock mechanism that zaps anyone who picks it up to take it home or relocates it to a ‘better’ habitat,” wrote Erin in New York. Change in Law. That’s easy!” wrote Veronica in California. “I

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Château de Colombe: Bordeaux Rosé (2017)

10,000 Birds

Geographically, species like Common Wood-Pigeon , European Turtle-Dove , or even feral Rock Pigeon seem most likely in this corner of Aquitaine – but for a rosé wine, how about a Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove as a mascot?

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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Post a picture on Susan Wilson’s Facebook page and explanation of how your dog (or turtle, or human, etc!) I also wanted you to know about the Who’s Your Good Dog Campaign. Who’s Your Good Dog? has transformed your life and share your good dog! My youngest daughter spotted the exceedingly shy black cat and wanted her.

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Collaborative List ? May 2020

10,000 Birds

You may notice a few non-commital “sp” entries and/or a few domestic/feral/hybrid forms. European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur). I know that we are all looking forward to a time when we might return to the old normal, but until then, please stay safe and keep your distance. Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus).

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