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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

In Oregon, the Barred Owl is taking over Northern Spotted Owl territory and threatening that smaller bird’s survival. They argue for the elimination of free-range cats entirely. He likes books too, which made him the ideal reviewer for Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer.

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Wildlife Rehabilitators vs. Bird Thieves

10,000 Birds

The nighttime version of this occurred at Louise Shimmel’s Cascades Raptor Center in Oregon, when her education director took their Barn Owl to the flight cage for some exercise. While I was getting him acclimated to go in the outdoor flight, he had free range of my studio.