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Rarities at the South Florida Bird Observatory

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This research station is located on Key Biscayne and is providing interesting data on migration over the eastern Florida coast, an area with high human population density. The Florida Keys Hawk-watch broke the world record for number of Peregrine Falcons recorded in a single day – a stunning 651 birds!

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The Birds That Audubon Missed: A Book Review

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Their discoveries, writings, art, and lives are woven in and out of chapters focused on bird families (thrushes, shorebirds, warblers), places (Florida, Texas), significant points in North American ornithological history (Wilson versus Audubon in Philadelphia), and the big topics of taxonomy and conservation.

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The Newest Beat

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Mike Freiberg grew up in Philadelphia, PA, where his family introduced him to the world of birding. One of his most memorable birding experiences was the six months spent in Northeast Brazil performing research on a new species of bird called the Araripe Manakin. Over time the hobby grew into a career. in Animal Ecology.

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Appeal Denied for Six Activists Convicted Under AEPA

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From the Philadelphia Inquirer. The law, since revised, aimed to protect animal research laboratories from illegal, sometimes violent protests. Huntingdon used mostly mice and rats , but also some dogs, monkeys, fish and guinea pigs , in its research in New Jersey. It was a 2-1 decision by the US Court of Appeals.

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"Change of Heart": New Book about Animal Activism

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The author is Nick Cooney and he's the Director of The Humane League, an animal advocacy non-profit with offices in Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington DC. Gene Baur, Director of Farm Sanctuary, adds that “Change of Heart provides fresh, research-based insight into how non-profits and individuals can more effectively create social change.”

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How to Use Personal Branding in Establishing Company Credibility

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I am descended from Michael Lonergan who landed in Philadelphia in 1856. I know this because my brother, Gary, diligently researched our ancestry and even purchased a facsimile of our family crest. Photo by Irishsurnames.com SalesFuel - Sales Credibility | Sales Research | Sales Hiring | Sales Management | Sales Enablement

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Birding By Impression: A Book Review

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Instead, we get references and quotes from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink , the popular science book that takes bits and pieces from various research projects to make the case that we make choices without consciously thinking. Gladwell is a good read, but not credible scientific support.