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Those Freakin’ Flat Flies

April 5, 2013 by Suzie 31 Comments

See that gross bug on the Red-tailed Tropicbird? It’s a hippoboscid, otherwise known as a flat fly. I hate them. Even the most touchy-feely,...

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Think Outside Of The Nest Box

April 3, 2013 by Birdchick No Comments

The nesting season is underway and people love to put up nest boxes. It seems an easy thing to do, you buy or make...

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Long-tailed Ducks on Lake Ontario

March 30, 2013 by Redgannet 9 Comments

In the UK, we have a long-running soap series called ‘Coronation Street’. A set of three flying ducks graced the muriel (sic) on the...

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A Red-tailed Hawk with a Very Bad Idea

March 29, 2013 by Corey 4 Comments

Pro-tip: If you are a Red-tailed Hawk don’t attack a Bald Eagle on its nest. Such an idea when put into practice will not...

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Fair Deal for Foul-Mouthed Cockatoo

by Meredith Mann No Comments

Sulphur-crested Cockatoos by Redgannet Only in Rhode Island. The state that gave us a mayor who was convicted on federal assault charges, resigned, got...

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First Phoebe of 2013

March 25, 2013 by Corey 4 Comments

I finally saw my first Eastern Phoebe of 2013 yesterday at Hempstead Lake State Park on Long Island. In fact, I saw three! My...

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The Fate of the Florida Anis

March 23, 2013 by Carlos 1 Comment

Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani) is a widespread and ubiquitous bird in disturbed grassy areas throughout much of the neotropics, including most of the Caribbean...

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Lisa’s Barred in Grill

March 22, 2013 by Suzie 12 Comments

What is the number one cause of wildlife rehablilitator burnout? I mean, besides the killer hours, unending work, low or non-existent pay, heartache, and...

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