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Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest by Matt Williams

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Yet that is not the overall impression that I came away with while reading this solid and attractive new title from Indiana University Press. Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest by Matt Williams – Indiana University Press, $29.00.

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Big Years in 2013

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On a Big Year, every species counts equally, even the lowly House Sparrow. Greg Majewski is a relatively new birder but he is not letting that stop him from trying to reach 250 species in Indiana this year. Last year saw quite a few big year records fall to dedicated birders. There are, of course, more big years happening this year.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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That more rehab centers would accept non-natives, like pigeons house sparrows, and starlings,” wrote Charis in Oregon. I’d like a hit squad to visit the people who call me in the middle of dinner or at 3 AM to tell me they have a baby raccoon they found two weeks ago,” wrote Kathy in Indiana. Change in Government Attitude.

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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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Five hatchling House Sparrows in a Happy Meal box,” said Johanna Walton, also in Connecticut. Jan Turner, in Indiana, had her own Happy Meal delivery: “Two infant cottontails brought by a father and son.” . “Three hatchling American Robins in a plastic slice of pie container,” said Bonnie Alexander in Connecticut.

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10,000 Birds goes eBirding

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Some states have no species at all, not even a pigeon, crow, or sparrow: Hawaii , Utah , Nebraska , Oklahoma , Minnesota , Iowa , Wisconsin , Kentucky , West Virginia , Mississippi , Alabama , Connecticut , and Rhode Island. Even the nation’s capital has been ignored.

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

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Most of my family lives in Indiana, but thanks to social media we can easily keep in touch. I took my furlough due to the government shut down as a chance to go down to Indiana and visit my family. I come from a large family: five sisters, two brothers and almost everyone has kids. Well played, older sister, well played.