The American Birding Association is having several contests this year in an effort to get new members and get former members to renew. We are also having a contest for people to join the American Birding Association. If you join the ABA and in the comments on the application say you joined because of Birdchick or Non Birding Bill, then send us the confirmation with your mailing address you could win one of three prizes:
An Advanced Guide to Birding autographed by Kenn Kaufmann (we'll put in a personal message too if you want).
An autographed postcard from Neil Gaiman thanking you for joining the ABA.
An autographed copy of Disapproving Rabbits (Sharon's first book).
Send confirmations to sharon@birdchick.com with your preferred prize and mailing address.
Other things we talked about include the documentary about the Duck Stamp art contest called Million Dollar Duck. We highly recommend it.
PokemonGo players help injured pelican.
Some jerk got a worthwhile fine for killing hawks that were hunting the quail he wanted to kill.