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Hunters Shoot Rare Ducks

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The seventh occurrence of Harlequin Ducks in Utah is now over. Because a hunter or hunters shot all three. They were apparently shot from the Antelope Island Causeway, where birders had been reporting them from, and, even worse, it seems that the hunters might have learned of their presence from birding listservs.

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Have There Been Any Positive Aspects of the Malheur NWR Occupation?

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Incidents like this one, led by far-right militant, anti-government extremists, should be a concern of all Americans, especially birders, hunters, environmentalists, conservationists, and anyone else concerned with keeping public lands public. This concern of losing our public lands is actually something birders and hunters have in common.

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Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds

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He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Asides Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away.

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World Sparrow Day 2011

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He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Asides Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Rezowan Mar 20th, 2011 at 6:30 am This day should observed more effectively.

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

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Unlike most of the other units in the study, however, most visits were from hunters.). Bear River MBR (Utah): 158,000 visits generating $4.1 Despite its relatively inaccessibility, Rainwater Basin WMD had more than 53,000 visits, which generated $2.2 million in activity and 19 jobs. million in economic activity and 8 jobs.

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Nine-legged Plover?

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He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. 2 Responses to “Nine-legged Plover?&# david Mar 11th, 2011 at 11:02 pm Totally adorable. The proposal from U.S.

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Herpetology Vs. Ornithology

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He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Joseph Mar 2nd, 2011 at 11:39 am I always read xkcd. The proposal from U.S.

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