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Snowy Plover, Sandhill Crane or Golden Eagle?
Audubon California invites the public to vote in its 2011 Bird of the Year Contest.
Voting has begun for environmental conservancy group Audubon California's 2011 Bird of the Year, which recognizes a California bird species that has made a significant impact this year.
The Bird of the Year highlights the state's birds and conservation challenges. Last year the won the title; the Yellow-billed Magpie earned the designation in 2009. The public may vote for any bird to be recognized for the conservation challenges it faces.
Audubon California has nominated seven species to consider: the California Condor, Golden Eagle, , Tricolored Blackbird, Sandhill Crane, and .
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"Each of these birds was a major focus of conservation in 2011, although not all in the same way," said Audubon California executive director Dan Taylor in a statement Friday. "Moreover, each bird made news, and to some extent rallied the support of the public."
Anyone can cast their vote for their bird of choice through Dec. 11 at www.ca.audubon.org.
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