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This is a column where readers are encouraged to ask questions\u00a0about birds-in-general, back yard birds\/birding, bird feeding, bird health, bird banding, bird migration, bird ecology etc. So, let’s get started with some questions. 2021 July Red-winged Blackbirds The Feather Report By Rachel A. Powless The Red-winged Blackbird \u201cWe are nature. We are nature seeing nature. The Red-winged Blackbird flies in us.\u201d\u00a0 Susan Griffin, Philosopher, Playwright, Essayist I have had a long-standing affection for the Red-winged Blackbird since childhood.\u00a0 This bird introduced me to my Mohawk Heritage in some very subtle ways. When my bird observation skills strengthened, it fueled my desire to find different habitats where birds of a different feather may live & thrive.\u00a0 Remember, all those that wander may not be lost.\u00a0 As a youth I found a… <\/p>\n

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This is a column where readers are encouraged to ask questions\u00a0about birds-in-general, back yard birds\/birding, bird feeding, bird health, bird banding, bird migration, bird ecology etc. So, let’s get started with some questions. 2021 July Red-winged Blackbirds The Feather Report By Rachel A. Powless The Red-winged Blackbird \u201cWe are nature. We are nature seeing nature. The Red-winged Blackbird flies in us.\u201d\u00a0 Susan Griffin, Philosopher, Playwright, Essayist I have had a long-standing affection for the Red-winged Blackbird since childhood.\u00a0 This bird introduced me to my Mohawk Heritage in some very subtle ways. When my bird observation skills strengthened, it fueled my desire to find different habitats where birds of a different feather may live & thrive.\u00a0 Remember, all those that wander may not be lost.\u00a0 As a youth I found a... <\/p>\n

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