Author: Swallow Bird Nest

16 JUL

Going to the Birds


Epoch Times, NY – Jul 4, 2007
By Ron Haering
Special to The Epoch Times

The city of Khota Bharu in far north-east Malaysia is literally going to the birds  or more precisely, bird’s nest soup. Over two hundred buildings, some seven stories high, have been converted into giant open aviaries to service the lucrative business of farming edible swiftlet nests  renowned in Chinese culture for their health benefits.
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13 JUL

Town attracts unique variety of swallows


Greenwich Time, CT – Jul 6, 2007
By Michael Dinan
Staff Writer

Published July 6 2007

Brian O’Toole stepped over a guardrail at East Putnam Avenue yesterday morning and skidded down a worn path toward the Mianus River. He came to the edge of a concrete embankment, lifted his binoculars and peered into the steel underbelly of the Post Road overpass, cars rumbling overhead.
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12 JUL

Barn Swallows Hold Sweet Memories Of Past


TheDay, CT – Jul 9, 2007
By Robert Tougias
   Published on 7/9/2007
I recently made a visit to the Bozrah Hardware Store, and when I stepped out of the car, a barn swallow was seen perching conspicuously on the roof. The sight of this bird brought back a flood of memories. I went back to a simpler time, as a child on summer vacation
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10 JUL

Egging on swallows brings bird bounty


Akron Beacon Journal, OH – Jul 3, 2007
Portage Lakes group hangs up homes for insect eaters
By John Higgins
Beacon Journal staff writer

COVENTRY TWP. – Until Sunday afternoon, Alyce Duncan had never flung scrambled eggs catapult-style at purple martins in mid-flight with a black plastic spoon.

Duncan’s niece, Heidi Pitts and her husband, Dennis, belong to the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association, which has a sanctuary for the birds near the State Mill Road boat launch in Portage Lakes.
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09 JUL

Town attracts unique variety of swallows

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Greenwich Time, CT – Jul 6, 2007
By Michael Dinan
Staff Writer

Published July 6 2007

Brian O’Toole stepped over a guardrail at East Putnam Avenue yesterday morning and skidded down a worn path toward the Mianus River. He came to the edge of a concrete embankment, lifted his binoculars and peered into the steel underbelly of the Post Road overpass, cars rumbling overhead.
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05 JUL

Swallows take roost in homes built for blue birds


Miami Poetry Review, FL – 20 hours ag
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STACEY MURRAY
The Truro Daily News

TRURO – A group of scouts who built homes for the local blue bird population got some unexpected visitors singing their thanks recently.

Five local scouts have been working on a conservation project since February as the final requirement for the top scout badge.
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04 JUL

Bird Nest Soup


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Published by Greg February 10th, 2007 in Commentary, Blogging, Popular Science, Health

According to Chinese historians, the consumption of bird’s nests began as a “thing to do” among the wealthy. But after a century or so (beginning during the Ming Dynasty) the medicinal and nutritional value was recognized and the bird nest was incorporated into a less frivolous life model.
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