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Crow Allure
Apparently there are other crow-lovers out there like me -- people who love the black feather, the dark eye and the wild antics...
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This tufted titmouse came into care at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science after becoming orphaned. As a nestling, a bird is incapable of raising...
One 'Whey' Oily Owl
A great-horned owl took an unfortunate turn during a recent hunting venture. The large owl was in hot pursuit of a rat, and accidentally chased...
Goodbye, Downy!
The young downy woodpecker admitted as a patient to the Wildlife Services department after being struck by a car was released back into the wild...
Look For It Now: Plantain
Stung by a bee and want to get the stinger out? Why, you need only wander into your yard and pick some leaves off a...

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