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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The American Pigeon Museum
Celebrate the history of the rich and truly misunderstood relationship between man and pigeon.
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The Elaborate Case for Where the Best Birds in the World Live
Commerce City, Colorado
National Eagle Repository
Happen to come across a dead eagle? Send it to America's official dead eagle warehouse.
Belgrade, Minnesota
World's Largest Crow
This Minnesota town celebrated the state's 100-year anniversary by creating a massive ode to nature's smartest bird.
Dundalk, Maryland
Fort Carroll
This abandoned sea fort has become an accidental bird sanctuary.
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Murals of Birds Threatened by Climate Change Infiltrate Audubon's Former Neighborhood
Menlo Park, California
Pandemonium Aviaries
Hidden among the multi-million dollar mansions in the Santa Cruz hills is a sanctuary for troubled birds.
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Ursula Island
This tiny island protects a number of rare bird species by only allowing visitors to set foot on the beach.
Weymouth, England
Abbotsbury Swannery
The world's only managed flock of mute swans was established as a factory for monk meat but is now an adorable sanctuary.
Calipatria, California
Salton Sea Duck Blinds
The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.
Washington, D.C.
Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
G.I. Joe
A decorated war pigeon stands guard in eternal taxidermied rest at his alma mater.
Linesville, Pennsylvania
Linesville Spillway
"Where the ducks walk on fish."
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Drangey Island
An Icelandic island full of diving birds and legend.
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A Photo Tour of the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
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The Greatest Crane Migration Begins in Nebraska
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Brooklyn, Borough of the Birds: A Report from a Wild Parrot Safari
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Peacock Clock
A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.
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