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« Reply #8790 on: April 19, 2019, 06:40:06 PM »
BirdNote Stories for the week of April 21, 2019

https://mailchi.mp/birdnote/weeklypreview-866853?e=e2aca28750

Featuring: A bird that dives into the water and nests in the ground ... huh?

https://www.birdnote.org/show/burrowing-belted-kingfisher

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« Reply #8791 on: April 19, 2019, 06:44:49 PM »
The Trumpeter Swan returns from the brink of extinction

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/trumpeter-swan-extinction-ontario-canada-north-america-a8867176.html


A group of Trumpeter juvenile cygnets in Toronto
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« Reply #8792 on: April 19, 2019, 06:45:57 PM »
It's time to ruffle feathers again - seek actions to protect birds

https://www.bayjournal.com/article/its_time_to_ruffle_feathers_again_seek_actions_to_protect_birds


The lace-like aigrettes are only visible during the great egret's breeding season. These plumes, once prized for women's hats, nearly led to the bird's demise until protective laws were put into place. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
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« Reply #8793 on: April 19, 2019, 06:47:25 PM »
Endangered Bird Gains New Support in The Bahamas

https://abcbirds.org/article/endangered-bird-gains-new-support-in-the-bahamas/


A conservation success story, the Kirtland's Warbler will likely be removed from the U.S. endangered species list this spring. Ongoing conservation is vital to keep the species' population growing. Photo by Ron Austing/VIREO.
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Critically Endangered Colombian bird rediscovered after 47 years

https://www.birdguides.com/news/critically-endangered-colombian-bird-rediscovered-after-47-years/


Since being described in 2007, no sightings of Antioquia Brushfinch had been received (Sergio Chaparro-Herrera).
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Dickerson Park Zoo's Bald Eagle, Phoenix, Helps Spread The Word About Her Species

https://www.kbia.org/post/dickerson-park-zoos-bald-eagle-phoenix-helps-spread-word-about-her-species#stream/0
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Buzzard shooting in Northamptonshire investigated by police

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-47977774

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Mass duck death in Tsawwassen not due to poisoning

https://www.delta-optimist.com/news/mass-duck-death-in-tsawwassen-not-due-to-poisoning-1.23795721


Environment and Climate Change Canada officers on Feb. 26 retrieved 31 dead ducks discovered floating in a man-made pond a few metres from the Tsatsu Shores condo complex.
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Straits of Mackinac are a bird of prey superhighway

https://www.michiganradio.org/post/straits-mackinac-are-bird-prey-superhighway


A red-tailed hawk soars over Mackinaw City during spring migration.
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