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Monday, December 15, 2008

Christmas Bird Count in Central Park

NEW YORK (AP) - There are a lot more than pigeons in New York's Central Park. Bird lovers flocked to the park yesterday for the annual Christmas Bird Count. It's organized by the New York chapter of the Audubon Society. City parks officials say the birdwatchers counted 55 species, for a total of just over 6,000 birds. Of course, there were plenty of sparrows and pigeons. But some of the more unusual sightings included a wild turkey and a peregrine falcon.

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