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Peregrine falcons delay USS Saratoga departure
In Newport Rhode Island a nesting family of peregrine falcons on the decommissioned USS Saratoga delays its final voyage to Texas for dismantling until the fledglings leave. Navy spokesperson Lisa Rama says experts expect nestling departure by mid August and moving the ship now could violate the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
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