Tropical Bird Links

Seven 'deadly' sins, seven great trips (CNN)

Envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth and wrath -- here are vacation ideas with all the decadence and none of the guilt.

Saddle-Billed Stork Facts (BellaOnline)

Africa's largest stork is a very colorful bird with a 9 foot wingspan.

Why does Clutch Size Vary Between Bird Species (BellaOnline)

A common question that many birders have often is asked is why one species of birds may only lay a few eggs while another species may lay many eggs. A group of scientists has completed a study of over 5,000 species of birds examining the reasons for different size clutches.

Finding Minnesota: Watching Birds All Year (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul)

Bird watching season doesn't stop just because it's snowy and cold outside. In fact, Minnesota has some of the best places to see birds -- even in the winter.

Bush Declares Marine Preserves In Pacific (NPR)

In the largest marine conservation effort ever, President Bush has set aside parts of three remote and uninhabited Pacific Island chains as national monuments. The preserves will be protected from commercial fishing and oil and gas extraction.