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For 23 years, Central Florida students have tried to make the threatened Florida scrub jay the state bird. Their primary foe has been gun lobbyist Marion Hammer, who has beat them every time.
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The Florida scrub-jay should be the state's official bird, according to Seminole High students.
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It's so darn hot that hiking seems out of the question. But there is some beautiful shaded trekking to be had in the region. We picked the brains of National Geographic Explorer and photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and conservationist Tori Linder about their favorite relatively cool hot-weather hikes in South Florida.
On the 25th anniversary of his book "Kingbird Highway," Kenn Kaufman reflects on the many ways the hobby has transformed since he first hitchhiked across the country chasing birds in the 1970s.
It's hot outside. Enter my favorite summer pairing: treks and treats.