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- 'Bird Advocacy Gathering in New York City Saturday, October 28 (PR Web)
The NY Companion Bird Club is a concerned and compassionate group who:? believe birds are worthy of dignity and respect.? would like to promote education of humans regarding avians' essential needs, and correct conditions that adversely effect their lives in our homes.? would like to see an end to pet store abuse and neglect.? are interested in working to find answers to the current captive bird
'China warns of seasonal bird flu outbreaks (AFP via Yahoo! News)
China has reportedly asked local authorities to be on guard against a resurgence of bird flu with the onset of the autumn migration season.
'USDA GIves Illinois $75,000 to Test For Bird Flu (CBS 2 Chicago)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given Illinois $75,000 to test ducks and geese for a strain of bird flu this fall, state officials announced Friday.
'West Nile Found In Dead Bird (KXAN 36 Austin)
Tuesday, officials said that a dead blue jay has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Travis County. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services Web site , so far this year we have had four mosquitoes, one bird and one person in Travis County test positive for West Nile. The human survived.
'Andrew Bird to Play Violin Recital (Pitchfork)
His mom is so proud! All those lessons paid off! Our little Birdie is all grown up. On November 15, at the Good Shepherd-Faith Church in Manhattan, Andrew Bird will perform his first all-instrumental solo violin recital as part of Lincoln Center 's Wordless Music Series . According to a press release, his "program of solo violin-and-whistling works manipulated by means of a looping pedal" will
'LECTURE: Bird expert gives talk at Brookgreen (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
Brookgreen Gardens Education Department will present "Birding With Gary Phillips" today. The lecture will be a highlight for bird enthusiasts as Phillips will talk about the local species, and visitors will get the opportunity to walk with Phillips around the gardens and identify birds.
'Thailand launches anti-bird flu campaign in schools (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Thailand is launching a campaign across its 40,000 schools to teach children how to avoid bird flu, the government said.
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