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Last week, a beautiful Varied Thrush came to the Alaska Raptor Center after striking a window. Thankfully, after a thorough exam and some rest, no injuries were found, and this little thrush was ready to return to the wild! Window collisions are one of the most common reasons birds come into our care. While we can’t teach birds to recognize glass, we can make a difference. Adding decals, tape patterns, or UV window reflectors helps break up reflections and alerts birds that a barrier is there. A

Burning heather in Scotland (muirburn) Purpose of muirburn Habitat management: Creates a mosaic of heather at different stages of growth, which provides varied habitats for different wildlife and livestock. Regeneration: Stimulates fresh, nutritious shoots of heather and grass for animals like grouse, deer, and sheep. Biodiversity: Maintains a healthy moorland landscape that is beneficial for a range of upland species. Wildfire prevention: Reduces the amount of dry fuel on the moor, which helps