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What to do when you find wildlife in need: Wildlife Rescue Centers — The Jaguar
Originally posted on An Italian Wild Foodie: Ever driven by a wild animal hit by a car? Ever encountered a cub during a hike or has your cat ever brought you a wounded bird? Or worse, ever witnessed a wildlife crime? Wildlife rescue centres respond to these and many more emergencies. They are wildlife hospitals,… via …
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Owl In Blue — leaf and twig
sharp cold ruffling feathers and solitary thoughts via Owl In Blue — leaf and twig
Don’t mind me, I’m just passing through
I was pleasantly surprised to see the fox this morning, no doubt dropping by to see if there may be some free suet just hanging about. Such a magnificent creature with the most beautiful coat and luxuriously gorgeous tail. Thank goodness I just so happened to be looking out at the squirrels and birds when …
Look ma, no hands!
I often marvel at the dexterity and cleverness of squirrels, especially when seemingly defying gravity to raid bird feeders and suet logs. This morning's wicked winds and blinding snow didn't stop this black squirrel from snacking on the suet log hung from the clothesline.
Curious Meadowlark — nature has no boss
This Western Meadowlark, which I assumed to be molting, was out in the open foraging last summer. Hunting for insects on open grasslands looking almost like a small new species of vulture with their feathers missing from their neck. via Curious Meadowlark — nature has no boss
Q&A with Charmaine Pedrozo: Studying Emotional Responses to Wildlife — The Jaguar
A Q&A with the intelligent and charming Charmaine Pedrozo, who is studying people’s emotional responses to wildlife as part of her master’s thesis. via Q&A with Charmaine Pedrozo: Studying Emotional Responses to Wildlife — The Jaguar
For Migratory Birds, Lebanon Is A ‘Black Hole’ Where They Are Hunted, Trapped, Killed — News : NPR
Every year, some 2.6 million birds are shot or die after being trapped in illegal nets in Lebanon. "This country is a black hole in terms of protection," says a conservationist.(Image credit: Sam Tarling for NPR) via For Migratory Birds, Lebanon Is A 'Black Hole' Where They Are Hunted, Trapped, Killed — News : NPR
Tawny Owls — The Wilden Marsh Blog
Although many people believe this owl has exceptional night vision, its retina is no more sensitive than a human’s. The owls asymmetrically placed ears are key to its hunting by giving it excellent directional hearing. Its nocturnal habits and eerie, easily imitated call, have led to a mythical association of the tawny owl with bad… via …
Sandpiper (I think) — The Wilden Marsh Blog
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The Northern Herper 
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