Those who've had a chance to bird Folly Beach near Charleston, S.C.,
will be cheered to learn the City Council there has recognized its
importance to migrant, breeding, and wintering shorebirds by banning
dogs and other domestic animals from the area. The story's at
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/aug/27/dogs-banned-from-section-of-beach/
Bill Whan
Columbus

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