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Audubon

http://www.audubon.org/audubon/

This site, the home page of the National Audubon Society, provides information on the conservation issues and programs the Society is currently working on. Those campaigns currently target the marine ecosystems of the world, and bird sanctuaries that protect wildlife habitats. Learn about the Audubon's action agenda for the 104th Congress. You can also get travel, education, and membership information.

The Baltimore Bird Club

http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/~tross/baltbird.html

This site is not just for Maryland residents. There are rare bird alerts posted for the entire east coast region, links to bird societies, and an extensive list of additional sites on the adventures of birding in America.

Birding on the Web, the Next Generation

http://compstat.wharton.upenn.edu:8001/~siler/birding.html

An extensive collection of related sites, Hot Lists of bird sightings, and FAQs about all aspects of birding. Also find recommended reference works, computer software, books, and travel tips for the best birding opportunities. The information is sorted geographically and by specific bird types.

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Caring for Your New Bird

http://www.ddc.com/~kjohnson/birdcare.htm

This 23-page book includes information on such as listings as local pet stores, mail order supply catalogs, veterinarians, and bird clubs. Includes info on choosing a breeders and choosing a bird, the first few days, handling your new bird, household safety, nutrition, diseases and injuries, and more. This page was chosen as a Hot Site by Starting Point, a WWW database searching tool.

God gives every bird its food, but he does not throw it into the nest.

—J. G. Holland

The Eagle Page from Rocky Mountain High

http://www.sky.net/~emily/eagle.html

Pays homage to birds of prey and provides a resource list of other related sites. A diverse site that provides info (or points you in the right direction) about the U.S. Bald Eagle Protection Act, information on adopting an eagle, and poems and song lyrics about eagles.

The Fabulous Kakapo (Strigops Habroptilus)

http://www.resort.com/~ruhue/kakapo.html

Focuses on the Kakapo bird, a rare nocturnal, flightless parrot that’s native to New Zealand. Once prevalent throughout the area, the Kakapo population is slowly diminishing. There are only about 56 Kakapo left. This site details how New Zealanders are working to help the population recover. This site is now mirrored in Japan.

Michael's Photo Gallery

http://www.netaxs.com/~mhmyers/image.html#birdtel

Caters to the virtual birdwatcher and contains a plethora of photos, including Cardinals, Blue Jays, Sparrow, Robins, and Finches. Offers a straightforward presentation and includes links to other sites as well as other nature photos.

The Pet Bird Page

http://aloha.net/~granty/

With facts about everything from the Maroon Bellied Conure to the African Gray Parrot, this site serves as a guide to pet birding. Includes FAQs and newsgroup connections in addition to specific information on most of the major breeds of commonly domesticated birds.

PETBird

http://www.upatsix.com/

Introduces aviary practices, FAQs and links to numerous breeders, vendors, and avian associations. Also features a lost or stolen page where you can report missing pets. Provides software on aviculture and birding.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Home Page

http://www.fws.gov/

Offers information on numerous species (both endangered and non- endangered), including migratory habits and habitats. There is also a searchable database of publications of the Fish and Wildlife Service.

Virtual Birding in Tokyo

http://ux01.so-net.or.jp/~koike

Provides exquisite pictures of wild and domestic birds in Tokyo, Japan.

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