Bird numbers plummeting


	Bird numbers plummeting

arifsali

6-16-2007 11:54 AM

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environment, nature, birds, illinois

arifsali says:

Audubon study finds 'disturbing' decline in Illinois

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6-17-2007 1:02 AM

Deepti

alarming stuff!

6-17-2007 10:24 PM

grammydjb1

Any reason noted for the decline?

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