Avian Matters

I have a new post up at 10,000 Birds: How much bird is there, anyway? Please have a look and leave a comment!

Also, as a reminder, there is still time to make your opinion known regarding the proposed Sandhill Crane hunt in Kentucky: Last Gasp for Sandhill Cranes--Act Now!. And if you want to know why I never shot any cranes you can find out here: The first crane and the last crane

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