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Birding is the most exciting scavenger hunt nature has to offer
Birding opens the door to the diversity that exists in the natural world. Most of these birds are fundamentally the same, ...
Family Destinations Guide3d
This Gorgeous Tiny Town In Illinois Is One Of The State’s Most Relaxed, Stress-Free Spots
Tucked away in the embrace of the Shawnee National Forest sits Makanda, Illinois – a pocket-sized paradise that might be the ...
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The Charming Town In Illinois That’s So Underrated, It’s Practically A Secret
Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, Makanda, Illinois might be the most delightful town you’ve never heard ...
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal4d
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Turkey vulture, the 'ugly' bird that helps protect other wildlife
Most folks don’t pay much attention to turkey vultures as they soar high in the sky; they only give us a closer glimpse of ...
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House Natural Resources Committee Advances the Black Vulture Relief Act
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held a full committee markup of several bills, including the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) commends ...
Livingston Enterprise5d
Checking the chicks: Property owners, volunteers help grow kestrel population
Local property owners and volunteers are giving kestrels a chance to thrive in an age where the species’ population has declined.
KUOW5d
Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'
Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures ...