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88A Tail of Two Cities
Calcutta still has its red double decker buses which were based on the prototype of the London red bus. In Delhi, however, double decker buses did not have a very successful run because the buses had to pass through the various darwazas (gates) like...
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85Are Bird Feeders Bad for Wild Birds?
Could it be a bad idea to feed wild birds? Some say bird feeders can lead to disease, increased predation, inhibition of migratory habits and other issues detrimental to the bird population. How true are these claims, and what can the conscientious bird enthusiast do to prevent such problems?
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83Creating a Backyard Bird Habitat is Easy
Creating a backyard habitat for birds is easy.May is Garden for Wildlife Month so why not take steps to create a backyard bird habitat.
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81Choosing Bird Seed to Attract Different Wild Birds to the Garden
Different types of birdseed and seed mixes attract song birds and other beautiful wild birds. Learn more from the author of "How to Attract Birds to the Garden".
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81How Do I Make My Bird Food Last Longer?
Okay: Two, three, okay five possible reasons for asking how you can make your wild bird food last longer. You are lazy and don't like having to refill the feeder every day. You are forgetful and fear that the birds may starve to death....
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79Bird Blind Location for Watching Birds in Norristown Montgomery County PA
Bird Blind Hut at Norristown Farm Park in Norristown, PA (Montgomery County) Ornithology is basically the study of birds. If you like to watch birds you might consider yourself an amateur ornithologist. A very good way to observe birds in...
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78A Dusky Conure as a Pet Bird - An Affectionate and Clever Parrot
Dusky conures are affectionate and clever birds. They can make very good pets and companions, and they get on well with other birds in the family.
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76Birds helping humans: birds roles in ecosystems and ecosystem services
Birds help humans providing ecosystem services such as beauty (joy/$ through bird watchers and ecotourism), participation in nutrient cycling, pollination, and seed dispersal. Their contribution to the economy is in the magnitude of billions of dollars.
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75Stellar Jays: Thieves or Tireless Workers
When I retired in August of 2010, the dream of establishing a bird feeding station and watering hole in my backyard became a reality. A couple of years back, we were not interested in having a fish pond...
74How to Make Bird Feeders from Recycled Containers
How to make bird feeders with recycled containers. Bird lovers can attract birds to their trees and homes.
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