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		<title>Warbling Vireo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:06:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Topknot Pigeon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever find it hard to choose the right bird seed feeders and then to image the number of bird feed to choose from. Are you overwhelmed with the choices of different foods available? The following will help eliminate those headaches. 

One of the top seed preferences for common birds is Black Oil Sunflower.  You ask what makes this feed so preferred. Well here are a few reasons why. The sunflower has a high meat to shell ratio and is small in size with thin shells which make it easy to handle and crack for the smaller birds. The sunflower seed provides the birds with energy and warmth especially during the cooler months. You will attract and enjoy watching finches, chickadees, cardinals, nuthatches, sparrows, titmice, jays and woodpeckers. This seed comes in the shell but as a precaution, you may want to get the seed that is hulled or chipped which will decrease the mess of the hulls that fall on the ground that can cause damage to your grass or plants. 

Another top seed preference for common birds is suet. It is mostly made from animal fat. Suet comes in the form of suet seeds which can be offered to your birds year round with out any worry of becoming rancid. A straight form of suet is animal fat which is ideal for shady or warm to winter temperatures (below 70 degrees Fahrenheit). You can get this fat trimmed off of uncooked beef or bought from your butcher or grocer. Suet dough or cakes are excellent for sunny to hot weather and can be easy to use with little mess. Suet is a preferred seed for birds that are great insect eaters and can be less expensive than some other seeds. Some birds that especially enjoy suet similar to the sunflower are chickadees, nuthatches, jays, woodpeckers, and titmice.

Based upon what you just read, you have increased your knowledge of the most popular bird seed to attract the most colorful and common birds. You will be able to utilize one of these selections of bird feed to place in your bird seed feeders to enjoy hours of bird watching. These seeds can be used in feeders, tubes, and hoppers. So don’t stress over trying to find that perfect seed. A good place to start is with the sunflower or suet, you won’t be disappointed. Then you can try more specific feeds in your bird seed feeders if you choose.]]></description>
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		<title>Barred Cuckoo-shrike</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Crow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goa is one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the world. Nested comfortably in the western corner of peninsular India, it overlooks the Arabian Sea and boasts of close to 50 beaches. Goa beaches remind of fun &#38; frolic and are destinations of intense jubilation and fanfare. Both Indians and foreigners grab the Goa packages to rush to this beautiful Indian state where entertainment and enjoyment are promised to all. 

Goa beautifully epitomizes the fusion of opposites. The throbbing beaches are beautifully contrasted with the quieter ones, the pulsating night life is aptly contrasted with the quaint churches and the modern-age lifestyle is well punctuated with the colonial culture. In one word, Goa is simply fantabulous.

The splendid world of Goa beaches: Goa beaches are the best in the world. You can have all sorts of fun in the beaches of Goa including sports like wind surfing, parasailing and steamer boating. Watching the dying sun in the evening is a romantic affair while the fishermen out in the sea add to the ambience. The palm trees that beautifully line the Goa beaches give them a distinct personality and provide shade from the sun. You can also enjoy massage at the beaches, sip cool drinks, coconut juices &#38; wine and enjoy sun-bath. Some of the popular Goa beaches are Palolem beach, Miramar beach, Dona Paula beach, Anjuna Beach and Baga Beach. Also, there are many Goa hotels that are situated just beside the beaches and luckily, all the beaches in Goa are open for public. 

Goa sightseeing: Once you are out of the Goa beaches, you can go for sightseeing. There are myriad number of places to visit including the famous churches like the Se Cathedral and the Basilica of Bom Jesus. These medieval age churches are architecturally magnificent and remind of the good, old days. You can also go for bird watching at the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and go on a wildlife escapade at the Bondla Wildlife Park. At Mayem Lake, you can go for pedal boating and at Dona Paula jetty you can try the aqua biking.

Goa holiday is also cherished for providing opportunities to go bungee jumping or go for river cruise on Santa Monica yacht.

Where to stay: There are innumerable Goa hotels, resorts, guest houses and inns to choose from. You can also splurge on beach huts or stay as a paying guest with a local family. Also, with Goa packages, you can book one of the budgeted Goa hotels at very low prices and without any hassle. 

Chief Goa attractions: The top ten Goa attractions are
• Se Cathedral
• Basilica of Bom Jesus
• Dudhsagar waterfalls
• Old Goa
• Anjuna Flea market
• Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
• Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mayem Lake
• Church of our Lady of the Rosary
• Arvalem waterfalls

When to visit: Best time to visit Goa is between October-April.]]></description>
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		<title>Black Woodpecker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Outdoor Bird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By The Pioneer of  Subliminal Messages  Online.

One of the hardest habits to develop is that of waking up early. In fact, if not for the alarm, this habit may be close to impossible for a lot of people. And for some, even if they have already set the alarm, they simply sleep right through it. 

And when you wake up late, you suffer a lot of consequences. For one thing, you either miss or you need to rush to get to your appointments. The pressure and panic that accompanies this activity can cause such chaos inside your mind. And when you start your day with a confused and cluttered mind, those are exactly how your thoughts and ideas will be for the rest of the day. Aside from that, you automatically miss out on the opportunities that come early in the morning. 

Being late for work or appointments also won’t make a positive impression on the people you meet or work with. This also cancels out any opportunities that would have materialized in the future because your tardiness makes you come off as irresponsible and unreliable. 

Do you really want a small bad habit to get in the way of your opportunities and success in life? If not, then you need to do something about the problem. 

1. Set your internal alarm clock. Do you want to wake up almost magically, at the right time, every single morning, even without an alarm clock? Some people call it their body clock, but in reality, it’s not the body that’s at work when this happens. It’s actually the mind. After all, it’s your mind that wakes up from its slumber. 

The mind has an internal clock too. Instead of setting your alarm clock, why don’t you set the alarm on your internal clock? This is a more effective way to get you out of bed, no matter how sleepy you think you are. 

To set your internal alarm clock, you first have to clear your brain so your mind will function at its highest and most alert mode. Then once your mind is clear, you can program it to wake up early using subliminal messages. 

Here are some examples:

Waking up early comes naturally to me.
I wake up early every day.
My internal clock wakes me up on time.
I wake up fully alert and energized.
Getting out of bed early is easy and beneficial.

The best thing about waking up from within your subconscious mind is that you don’t have to struggle to get out of bed. Getting out of bed will feel natural and easy. Waking up early won’t be a chore anymore. 

2. Focus on the benefits of waking up early. Ask anyone and you’ll see that most of us feel negative about waking up early. We think it’s a big chore, and we look forward to weekends and holidays when we can sleep in. If you think this way, your mind will continue to resist waking up early. 

So if you want to get your mind to wake up early on its own, you have to focus on the benefits of doing so. Think about all the opportunities you can catch in the morning, all the tasks you can finish before it’s even brunch time, and all the free time you’ll get later on when you finish your work early. In some occupations, waking up early is part of the recipe for success, and if your mind recognizes this connection, then it will be motivated to wake up at the right time every day.]]></description>
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		<title>Three-wattled Bellbird</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>American Crow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is so much to see and do when you visit Costa Ricaonce you leave the beach and the city. Surprised? Well, dont be! Despite what you might have heard, the real attraction in Costa Rica isnt the nightlife. Its the wildlife.

Costa Rica is one of the most ecologically diverse nations in the world and thats not just lip service. Its fact. Costa Rica is home to more than 10,000 varieties of plants, 1,000+ fish, hundreds of amphibians and reptiles, and tens of thousands of insect species. To get an idea of just how much wildlife there is in Costa Rica, think of it this way: There are approximately 16 unique species within every square kilometer of Costa Ricas rich land. Some of my favorites include the Sloth, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Vampire Bat, Costa Rican Tapir, and Three-wattled Bellbird. Bet you havent heard of any of those, have you? I hadnt either until I started visiting Costa Rica.

Well, heres a crash course on Costa Ricas exotic wildlife:

A Sloth is a species of animal thats kin to the anteater and armadillo. The two varieties of Sloth that still exist in Costa Rica are the Brown-throated, Three-toed Sloth and the larger Hoffmanns Two-toed Sloth. Meanwhile, the Leatherback Sea Turtle is the largest species of turtle in the world. Leatherback Sea Turtles can weigh up to 1100 pounds!

The Costa Rican Tapir is a unique site to see because it will remind you of animals that youre familiar with but youll still know that youre looking at something completely new. The Costa Rican Tapir (aka Bairds Tapir), if you can imagine it, looks like a cross between a hog and a short-trunk elephant. Its not actually a cross between the two but thats what it looks like. Despite their size and girthCosta Rica Tapirs can weigh as much as 600 poundsTapirs are typically gentle creatures. Other types of Tapirs are indigenous to other parts of Central and South America as well as other countries.

Moving on to exotic winged animals that are part of Costa Ricas wildlife, the Three-wattled Bellbird hides out in Costa Ricas cloud forests. Sightings, because of the cloud cover, are rare. However, hearing these exotic birds is quite common. If you take a daylight eco-tour to a cloud forest, youll know the Three-wattled Bellbird is nearby when you hear the males call, which sounds like the high-pitched clang of two pieces of metal hitting one another.

Finally, the Vampire Bat; theyre just what youd think of when you think of a vampireexcept Vampire Bats dont sleep in coffins. Instead, Vampire Bats live in dark caverns. The Vampire Bats, like vampires often portrayed in movies, do thrive in the night and feed on the blood of mammals. But dont worry. Youll be safe if you visit Costa Rica because the mammals the vampire bats feed on tend to be domesticated animals, poultry and cattle.

Where Costa Ricas exotic animals are found is just as diverse as the type of wildlife. Cloud forests, as I mentioned earlier, as well as rainforests, jungles, wetlands, and natural parks are just some of the nature-rich areas that the wildlife inhabits. In all, there are more than two-dozen unique wildlife habitat regions situated across the country. If youre planning on visiting Costa Rica anytime soon, the major exotic animal havens are Corcovado National Park, Amistad International Park, Turrialba Volcano National Park, and Las Baulas National Marine Park.

by David Lovendahl, Developing Paradise]]></description>
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		<title>Gadwall</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guira Cuckoo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sounding like a real duck and knowing how to call ducks are two different things. So now that you know how to operate your duck call here are 10 tips that will help you know when and how to use your call in the field.

Not All Ducks Are Callable

Don't get down if every flock of ducks doesn't respond to your calling. Remember, not all ducks are callable. If the ducks appear to know where they are going odds are they will not respond to your calling. Signs of callable ducks are fluttering wing beats and ducks working a large area, not flying straight line.

Don't Over Call

If the ducks are doing what you want them to do why keep calling? In most cases over calling results in ducks skirting your decoys as the un-needed calling will help the ducks zero in on your blind and find something that doesn't look right. There are a few exceptions to this rule but that's a whole nother subject for a future article.

Start Soft And Work Up

When first starting to work a group of ducks begin with softer sounds. If the ducks don't respond work towards more loud aggressive calling. Many duck hunters will start off too loud or aggressive and often spook ducks, especially educated ducks.

Choose Your Leader

When more than one person is calling in your group choose who will be the leader and have the others fill in. This way your group of hunters won't accidentally end up overcalling at a flock of ducks. Examples of fill in calls are quacks, feed calls, and soft greeting calls.

Forgotten Drake Mallard Whistle

Many hunters forget the drake mallard whistle sound. This is a great filler sound and something different for more educated call-shy ducks. This is also an easy sound for kids to blow with the extra bonus with them feeling included with you or the group of others calling also.

Match Your Call To The Species

When possible use sounds that matches the species you're calling at, meaning that you want to speak their language. Although gadwall and pintail will some what respond to a mallard call you will most often get better results if you call at pintails with a pintail whistle, or use a gadwall call for when calling at gadwalls.

Keep The Ducks On A String

As soon as you notice approaching duck/ducks drifting off line from your setup hit them with a greeting call to get them back online. If this doesn't work hit them with a comeback call. By starting with greeting, and then working up to a comeback call you won't start out to aggressive.

When There's Nothing To Lose

If the ducks look like there going to land short of your spread or just aren't responding to your calling get louder and more aggressive. At this point you don't have anything to lose.

Never Call At Ducks Right Above You

When calling ducks that are working your decoys never call at them when they are right above your blind. Your calling will help them pinpoint your position and almost every time they will leave your setup.

Call At Their Wingtips

This is common term that simply means if the ducks are coming right at you why keep calling? But if you can see their wingtips and their not doing what you want them to do so then start calling.]]></description>
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		<title>Kea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Topknot Pigeon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discover the secret hideaway of Whare Kea, set in 60 acres of private farmland on the shores of Lake Wanaka, this stunning contemporary lodge provides the perfect base to explore New Zealand on a luxurious holiday.

The lodge comprises of six suites and deluxe rooms all with inspiring views overlooking the lake and mountains. With King-sized beds and floor to ceiling windows the lodge exudes spacious luxury and contemporary design. All rooms benefit from a large en-suite bathroom with bath and separate double shower complete with AESOP toiletries. For the ultimate in luxury New Zealand holidays, spend a few nights of your stay at the exclusive Alpine Chalet. Accessed via a scenic helicopter flight from the front lawn of the Whare Kea Lodge, the Chalet is located high in the Buchanan mountain range beside the Mount Aspiring National Park. This beautifully positioned Chalet is an extension of the luxury present in the Lodge yet provides a romantic seclusion in the heart of spectacular scenery.

Whare Kea offers a spectacular range of activities for guests to explore this beautiful area of New Zealand. Choose from beautiful lakeside walks, exciting mountain bike routes, excellent golf courses and relaxing winery tours. Spend a day kayaking or rafting on New Zealand's largest river, the Clutha. A short drive from Whare Kea is the Albert Town Bridge where you can join the 3 hour eco-rafting or kayaking tour downstream to the 'Red' Bridge. Along the way you'll see many trout in what are arguably the clearest river waters in the world.

The beautiful mountainous region surrounding Lake Wanaka is perfect for hiking. At Whare Kea there are many varied hikes to choose from catering to different abilities and areas you might want to explore. If you're staying at the Chalet explore the Dragonfly Peak hike, a moderate climb that will provide spectacular views right next to your accommodation.

In the winter months there is an exciting choice of snow activities close to Whare Kea. Two of New Zealand's best ski resorts Cardrona and Treble Cone offer fantastic conditions as does the Waiorau Nordic Ski area. A popular pursuit of all those journeying to Whare Kea in winter is the option of heli-skiing. As New Zealand's largest and oldest heliski operation, Harris Mountain heli-skiing offers unique trips with a choice of over 400 runs and 200 peaks. Experience this exhilarating activity as you choose from 2000 to 4000 vertical feet of treeless skiing in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks to steep and gnarly chutes. Whare Kea is ideally located to accommodate heli-skiing as the famous Harris Mountains and Buchanans Range are right next door and you can be picked up from the lodge's front lawn.

After an exhilarating day exploring this spectacular area of New Zealand return to the Whare Kea Lodge and relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi with a glass of wine. Guests are catered for in the utmost luxury with outstanding cuisine prepared by the award-winning chef James Stapley. Using only the finest seasonal ingredients and local produce, James creates sumptuous yet subtle cuisine which will surpass the highest of expectations. Enjoy this unrivalled cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere at Whare Kea whilst admiring the fantastic views.]]></description>
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		<title>Lichtenstein&#8217;s Sandgrouse</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Outdoor Bird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texas, the 28th state to be admitted in the United States of America on December 29th 1845, is the second largest state in USA. Some of the official Texas state symbols comprise the state flag, bird, flower, tree, seal, etc.

State Bird of Texas

Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), the state bird of Texas, is a common songbird found across North America. This bird was chosen as the Texas state bird in 1927, by the Texas legislature, in accordance to the suggestions made by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. The legislature noted that the mockingbird "...is found in all parts of the State, in winter and in summer, in the city and in the country, on the prairie and in the woods and hills...is a singer of distinctive type, a fighter for the protection of his home, falling, if need be, in its defense, like any true Texan..." Besides Texas, it is also the state bird of Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas, and are considered to be America's favorite backyard birds.

Scientific Classification of the Mockingbird

Kingdom: Animalia  

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Class: Aves

Order: Passeriformes 

Family: Sturnidae 

Genus: Mimus Boie

Species: Mimus polyglottos

Mockingbirds are superb songbirds and mimics. They are known to have the most beautiful bird song of all species. They have extraordinary vocal abilities and can sing up to 200 melodious songs, including the songs of other bird and insect species, as well as amphibian sounds. Occasionally, they even make mechanical noise. Their songs are a medley of the calls of several other birds, and each imitation is repeated 2-3 times, after which another song is begun in rapid succession. These birds are observed to sing their lovely songs all night long, specially in bright springtime moonlight. The unmated male birds are seen to sing more as compared to the mated ones.

These ten inch birds are grayish in color with white under parts, and feature white spots on their wings. The tail feathers are black and the outer tail feathers are white, making them quite visible during flight. However, both male and female birds look alike. They also feature slender beaks, yellow eyes and black legs. Their primary diet comprised insects such as ants, beetles, grasshoppers, etc. as well as berries and seeds. Gardens with winter berries are the favorite dwelling places for these birds. They also feed on crayfish, snails, snow bugs and other tiny vertebrates. This Texas state bird has another remarkable feature. Mockingbirds are fierce protectors of their nest and environment. They are even seen sweeping down on cats and dogs, that venture too close to their protected territory.

For the mating dance, the male and female Mockingbirds face each other with their heads and tails held high, darting at the other and retreating. These birds build their nests mostly in coniferous or deciduous trees. The makes build the nest's foundation, while the female lines them, and the nest is prepared in 4-8 days. The nests are prepared from twigs, which are then lined with grass, rootlets, etc. The female lays 3-5 blue-green eggs on an average, which have an incubation period of 12-13 days. After 11-13 days, the eggs hatch.

For those interested to attract the melodious Texas state bird into their backyards, installing suet feeders, are a good option. Since, these birds prefer eating live insects, bird feeders won't help. On the contrary, since they love consuming suet, one can attract them using suet feeders. Birdbaths are also great to attract these beauties into the yard.]]></description>
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		<title>Common Myna</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Outdoor Bird</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Serengeti is famous mostly for animals that are large in size, weight or herds - predators like the regal lion, large animals like the majestic elephant, or amazing natural phenomena like the migration of the wildebeest.

For bird-watching enthusiasts, however, a Serengeti National Park safari is an exciting opportunity to grab binoculars and cameras, and head out into the wilderness. There are a few birds to be found here that are not easy to find elsewhere in the world, especially in their natural habitats.

Some of these birds are:

1. The ostrich. The tallest, largest and among the most majestic of birds, the ostrich is found to roam free and solitary on the grasslands of the Serengeti. Standing at nearly 6 feet high and weighing nearly 150 kilograms, this flightless bird is prized in the wild for its beauty, and in domestic areas for its meat, feathers and leather. The male ostriches usually have black plumage, with white (vestigial) flight feathers and tail feathers. Females and males that are yet to attain maturity have grayish-brown plumage.

2. The marabou stork. This bird, found in swamps as well as deserts, is also called the "undertaker bird" for its cloaked-skeleton appearance and perhaps for its scavenging habits. Nearly 5 feet tall and weighing 9 kilograms, the bird also has the joint largest wingspan of any land bird - a staggering 3.2 meters. The appearance of the marabou stork is distinctive, with dark plumage on wings and back, soft white chest feathers and a bald head. The bird also has bald legs, and a huge bill with a neck ruff and pink gular sack beneath it. You may also picture the marabou in flight, with its neck tucked into its body and legs folded beneath it.

3. The secretary bird. If you picture an eagle on stilts, you will have a fairly accurate description of what this bird looks like. Standing in at about 4 feet tall, the secretary bird has an eagle's head - with quill-like crest feathers - with rounded wings and a crane's legs. Adult specimens of this bird of prey have a red featherless face, black outer feathers, and inner feathers that are grey or occasionally white. The bird's elongated legs, long tail and 2 meter wingspan make it the longest, tallest daytime bird of prey in the world.

4. The Kori bustard. Along with the Great Bustard, the Kori bustard is the heaviest flying bird in the world. Found in large numbers throughout Africa, this bird has grey feathers that enable it to camouflage almost perfectly in the grasslands, with black crest feathers and yellow legs. Standing at 60-90 cm high and over 100 cm long, the male Kori Bustard is indeed a magnificent specimen. Females are usually lighter than males - averaging 5.7 kilograms as opposed to 12.4 - as well as about 20cm shorter. The sight of the Kori Bustard with a bee-eater (another small bird) wandering on its back is a rather cute example of symbiosis, with the smaller bird thriving on the various insects that fall onto the bustard's back during its voyage across the grasslands.

So arm yourself with a quality pair of binoculars, an SLR and a few hours in the dawn. The thrill of seeing these birds as they move about in full ownership of the Serengeti is one that you will not get anywhere else.]]></description>
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		<title>Black-chested Snake-eagle</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While 2010 will be remembered by the residents of Arkansas for devastating floods which swept across the state, year 2011 has not been any good either. This time around, however, the reason is not some natural disaster, but an unexplainable phenomenon wherein thousands of birds have been found dead on streets and rooftops in Beebe city in the state. While many people are coming up with some or the other theories about the same - quite a few of which are related to the end of the world as well, none of these theories seem to be concrete enough to unravel the mystery of birds dying in Arkansas. More importantly, the death of fish in large numbers in Arkansas and the fact that similar occurrences have been recorded from other parts of the world as well has also added to the mystery quotient of the entire incident.

Birds Dying in Arkansas

For the residents of Beebe city of Arkansas, United States of America, the New Year began with the mysterious mass deaths of thousands of Red-winged Blackbirds which were found lying all over the streets and rooftops within a radius of one mile. Even though the unusual event had no logical explanation supporting it, the autopsy reports of these birds did put forth some speculations. Even before any concrete reason had been established, several news channels aired the news of birds falling dead from the sky with explanations of their own. The gullible masses were not left far behind in terms of possible explanations, with many people claiming that this was a sign of apocalypse 2012.

The entire incident has resulted in coining of a new term - aflockalypse, which is believed to be a prelude of apocalypse to befall on mankind. Adding fuel to the fire was the death of thousands of drum fish species in Arkansas. Naturally both the incidents were linked to each other, and that made the idea of these mass deaths of animals being a sign of the approaching 2012 disaster even more concrete. With no possible explanations as to why are birds and fish dying in sight, the phenomenon became even more mysterious within a week's time. Adding to the popularity of the incident of birds dying in Arkansas was the fact that similar incidents were reported from other parts of the world - including countries like Italy, Sweden, England, Brazil, New Zealand, etc. Interestingly, each of these regions had a different species of birds and fish dying.

Why are Birds Dying?

As of now there is no concrete evidence to say why are birds dying in Arkansas, or any other part of the world for that matter. What we do have are some theories about these mass deaths of these animal species all over the world. Some of the most popular theories include apocalypse (leading the pack), cold weather, fireworks, weapons testing, crashing into aircraft, lightning, etc. Sadly though, none of these theories seem to be promising enough. Even though apocalypse and weapons testing seem to be the favorite theories when it comes to some unexplainable phenomena, critical thinking rules them out in the very beginning of evaluation. At the same time, it is impossible for thousands of birds to crash into aircraft in various parts of the world at the same time. If we take fireworks into consideration, we should have had witnessed such occurrences before as well. If it was lightning, there would have been some evidence of burns on the dead bodies.

The chances of some disease cannot be ruled out, but which is this disease which has affected so many species of birds and fish in different parts of the world? Extreme cold does seem logical, but we have seen even colder times in the past without any such occurrence being reported. With quite a few environmental issues at their peak, the theory of poisoning does seem to be true. It is also backed by the autopsy reports of these birds which reveal that their mouths had turned pale blue after they died. But how can some poison affect millions of birds at the same time in different parts of the world is one question which needs to be given a serious thought. The autopsy reports also suggest blunt trauma, but there is no evidence of these birds hitting something in midair. So can this trauma be attributed to the birds dashing into the ground? Then you are left wondering what made these birds dash into the ground? With so many questions left unanswered it is difficult to come to an explanation for this occurrence.

The phenomenon - which started with thousands of birds dying in Arkansas and eventually spread to various other parts of the world, seems to have left the entire world bewildered. But just because there is no explanation about this mass death of animals available as of today, we can't (or shouldn't) attribute it to some supernatural force. Sooner or later we will have all the answers at our disposal. Though not actually related, at one time it was a popular belief that lemmings jump into the river and commit mass suicide. With time it was revealed that mass suicide of lemmings was just a myth, and these rodents - with the ability to swim, actually drowned into the river when they attempted to cross it in the course of their migration.]]></description>
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		<title>Elegant Crested Tinamou</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The people of the world are so scared right now of the threat of the H5N1 strain. The focus of the world seems to have transferred from terrorism to bird flu.

If the H5N1 strain mutates and joins with a human virus, the situation will become worse. This is because the transmission rate from one person to another will become a possibility. Then the spread rate will become faster and causing a whole lot of people to get infected.

The severe effects of the virus will eventually lead the victim to have lung damage. The affected person will have lungs filled with water and causing complications with breathing problems. Eventually, death follows. This all happens within the span of a few days.

That scary situation has been a major concern and has caused bird flu experts to meet in Beijing. They are worried about the 80 deaths that have occurred since 2003. They are also worried about the spread of the disease on Europe, Middle East and currently Africa. They have a great concern about the disease in Africa, because the experts feel the outbreak might start at Africa.

The World Bank is hoping that the meeting held would be able to raise at least $1.2 billion dollars. This money is to be used for health improvement and added veterinary services for developing countries struggling with the virus. The budget also aims to help surveillance of countries that have potential to develop the virus.

The disease started out at East Asia but is concern is growing because it is going westward.

The $1.2-1.4 billion dollars will be just enough to prepare in case an outbreak occurs. That money still does not include the money needed for human vaccines. The money needed for vaccines will be handled by WHO separately.

The meeting will be attended by 89 countries. People who will attend include donors and also delegates of more than 20 international organizations.

The creator of the tamiflu vaccine, Roche, has pledged a second donation of Tamiflu. They already made a donation of 3 million pills and plan to donate 2 million more. The donation is for preparation in case a pandemic does occur.

It has been estimated that a year long pandemic of bird flu will cost the global economy $800 billion. The World Bank itself has helped, approving $500 million to help reach the $1.2 billion goal.

This threat may or may not materialize. But we should just be thankful for the people who gives a concern of the potential threat this virus has. It does not only affect us in terms of mortality rate but you can see how much expensive it is for the world.]]></description>
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