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A Walk in the Desert

10,000 Birds

During our tenure there, we had exceptional views of Africa’s largest ( Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl ) and smallest ( African Scops Owl ) owls, the largest bird on the planet, not neglecting numerous hornbills, sunbirds and weavers. While the group pursued the owl a little further, I became distracted by excited whispers in Swahili.

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The Dracula Bird

10,000 Birds

In fact, this is not even a particularly large group. And that represents an enormous number of parents from other species neglecting their own young. This is a rather typical group size for Bronzed Cowbirds. So there you are. A cool, slightly spooky blackbird versus a muddy-looking blackbird? Native versus invasive species?

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After The Birds Of Summer Have Gone

10,000 Birds

It is the featureless nature of the sea of blue, spanning from horizon to horizon, its neglect of offering a foothold to the wandering eye that binds my thoughts. The sky has been haunting me for days now. They have gone. They are the first of our migrant breeders to go, and they are gone by the beginning of August. That is early.

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Home-cloning kit for waders.

10,000 Birds

Who amongst you, and I want a show of hands here, has never used the clone tool to move objects around in pictures for a more pleasant grouping, or filled out a flock to make it more impressive? In fact if you neglect to do this, it may spoil the natural look of the finished product. Let him cast the first stone.

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You can help Angels in Fur Dog Rescue with just a click!

4 The Love Of Animals

Since 2006, Angels in Fur has rescued and rehomed approximately 1,000 abandoned dogs from the pound or neglectful owners, many needing orthopedic surgery and months of rehabilitation. The campaign will run from July 30th to August 31st to donate up to 5,000 pounds of food to this very special group.

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

10,000 Birds

I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding. This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation. Why is a particular destination better than the next for certain birds?

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Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Between running errands, working late and worrying about the bottom-line, it’s no wonder our four-legged and winged friends so often go overlooked and neglected. The group offers information on everything from how to start an accredited, recognized sanctuary, to the best was to acquire necessary resources.