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A bird struck a jet carrying the mayor and about a half-dozen others from the Hamptons to Boston for Sen. Ted Kennedy's funeral Saturday.
Unlike the geese that forced US Airways Capt. Chesley Sullenberger to bring his jet down in the Hudson in January, Bloomberg's bird did not gum up the engine.
The bird failed to bring down the French-made Dassault 900EX, though the pilot was concerned that the strike had damaged the landing equipment, and requested emergency ground crews in Boston. The mayor was discreetly informed during the flight, which landed safely.
In June the Port Authority announced a plan to kill 2,000 geese during their molting season to prevent accidents like the one that brought Flight 1549 down in the Hudson River. Mayor Bloomberg immediately voiced his support for gassing geese, telling radio listeners, "There is not a lot of cost involved in rounding up a couple thousand geese and letting them go to sleep with nice dreams."
Maybe it was payback.A bird struck a jet carrying the mayor and about a half-dozen others from the Hamptons... more
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Video directed by Körner Union.
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Another issue of the online newsletter that collects international news stories about birds for you to read and enjoy. This issue features a dramatic image of a Common Cuckoo, and includes all sorts of news about birds, even a few April Fools Day stories (as well as some stories that SHOULD be April Fools Day stories)!Another issue of the online newsletter that collects international news stories about... more
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Police in Plymouth saved a group of ducklings from certain death, making sure to capture the heroic deed on video.
PC Bullock said: "When I got out the car I turned on my head camera hoping to later show my fellow officers our good deed. My head camera is an essential part of my kit – as vital as my radio and truncheon"Police in Plymouth saved a group of ducklings from certain death, making sure to... more
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Check out this wonderful animal education program from Wildlife Rescue of New Meixco. My daughter wanted wild animals to come to her birthday party and Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico helped me pull it off. Thank you Madge Rice and Mikal Deese of Wildlife Rescue! What a great birthday surprise. Wildlife Rescue is having an open house on April 25, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's worth a visit. Support this wonderful group!Check out this wonderful animal education program from Wildlife Rescue of New Meixco.... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed near Ceiba, Puerto Rico [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow] -- ooo, here's a challenging bird for you to identify! What species is this?[Mystery bird] photographed near Ceiba, Puerto Rico [I will identify this bird for you... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed in Brazoria Wildlife Refuge, Texas. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow] -- wow! What species is this gorgeous bird?[Mystery bird] photographed in Brazoria Wildlife Refuge, Texas. [I will identify this... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed in Arizona. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow] -- okay, bird detectives, on first glance, this species looks easy to identify .. or is it?[Mystery bird] photographed in Arizona. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]... more
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Another issue of the online newsletter that collects international news stories about birds for you to read and enjoy . This issue features a picture of the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Eurynorhynchus pygmeus.Another issue of the online newsletter that collects international news stories about... more
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Wow, this inspiring and moving video shows us some of the world's many migratory bird species and pleads with us to make their journey safe again. The music and footage are glorious, so sit back and turn your speakers up.Wow, this inspiring and moving video shows us some of the world's many migratory bird... more
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A remarkable new study reveals that female Gouldian finches choose the sex of their offspring based on the color of their mate -- which also indicates genetic compatibility.A remarkable new study reveals that female Gouldian finches choose the sex of their... more
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Saturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on CURRENT TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
An exciting job.
An elderly lady asists me.
An intruder in the garden.
More on the Elves.
Deep deep depression.
Casualty.
Another dimension.
James Dean on the phone. www.matineeshow.co.uk
A reversing pigeon.
The website is coming along.
Do you really wanna see the house ?
You don't have to spend a fortune in London.
Where is Katie ?
Hidden people.
What is there to do in Manchester ?
Black & white.
Big wheels.
Why spoil the dream ?
I get a leaflet.
A mini version.
£20 per haf hour.
They are all coming to the UK.
Daddy or grand daddy ?
He weighs less.
Kittens.
More marshmallows.
Under the duvet.
It's rough.
Ron wants a pet.
X Factor.
Bits of material.
Tall people excluded.
"Million Dollar Traders".
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UKSaturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on CURRENT... more
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According to an US Fish and Wildlife report that was released yesterday, nearly one third of America's 800 native bird species are endangered, threatened, or in significant decline due to habitat loss, invasive species, and other threats. Includes video, graphs and links to the original report, for free download.According to an US Fish and Wildlife report that was released yesterday, nearly one... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville, Florida. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow] -- a reader is asking for your help identifying this bird he photographed.[Mystery bird] photographed at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near... more
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The regional government in Madrid plans to save Spain's starving vultures by drafting legislation which will allow the bodies of certain dead animals to be left in the countryside to rot.The regional government in Madrid plans to save Spain's starving vultures by drafting... more
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Another issue of the online newsletter that collects international news stories about birds for you to read and enjoy. This issue features a very cute Wren (known as the "Winter Wren" in the United States), Troglodytes troglodytes.Another issue of the online newsletter that collects international news stories about... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed at the Water Ranch in Gilbert, Arizona. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow] -- can you identify this little bird's species?[Mystery bird] photographed at the Water Ranch in Gilbert, Arizona. [I will identify... more
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Here's an intriguing video describing affordable and bird-friendly windmills that are competitive with more traditional windmills, and are designed to be used in urban and suburban areas as well as out in the countryside.Here's an intriguing video describing affordable and bird-friendly windmills that are... more
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Apparently attempts to breed the last remaining female Blue Duck in the UK have been foiled when the only two remaining male birds fell for each other. The drakes, Ben and Jerry, reportedly parade around as a couple, whistling mating calls to one another. Keepers at the bird sanctuary in West Sussex say the female bird, Cherry, doesn't seem to mind and just keeps to herself. This reminds me of a bad rom-com!Apparently attempts to breed the last remaining female Blue Duck in the UK have been... more
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[Mystery bird] photographed on Farm Island near Pierre, South Dakota. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow] -- Here's a peculiar little bird for you to identify, thanks to a talented and generous photographer.[Mystery bird] photographed on Farm Island near Pierre, South Dakota. [I will identify... more
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