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if (r == 1) return "<a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-cardinals/all_about_northern_cardinals.htm\">All About Northern Cardinals</a>... The Northern Cardinal song bird is immediately recognized by its red plumage. Perhaps their most treasured feature is they stay in your garden year round. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-cardinals/all_about_northern_cardinals.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_baltimore_orioles.htm\">All About Baltimore Orioles</a>... These flashy little songbirds even inspired a major league baseball team to adopt the name \"Baltimore Orioles\" in 1894. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_baltimore_orioles.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/create_a_bird_paradise.htm\">Create a Bird Paradise</a>... Urban yards, even conventional gardens, convert easily into natural bird habitats. When wild birds feel secure and at home, they will return often. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/create_a_bird_paradise.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/birds_are_beautifully_effective_nonpoisonous_pest_controls.htm\">Birds Are Beautifully Effective, Nonpoisonous Pest Controls</a>... The very same icky, squishy creepie-crawlies that give us the willies are delectable treats for wild birds. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/birds_are_beautifully_effective_nonpoisonous_pest_controls.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-bird-watching/bird_watching_tips.htm\">Bird Watching Tips</a>... Happily for you and me, we can select a bird watching activity that best suits us... because there are so many to chose from. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-bird-watching/bird_watching_tips.htm\">More</a>... ";

if (r == 2) return "<a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_bullocks_orioles.htm\">All About Bullock's Orioles</a>... The Bullock's oriole was named after William Bullock, an English naturalist. While in Mexico, he observed brilliant orange orioles wintering throughout Mexico. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_bullocks_orioles.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/how_to_design_a_365_day_bird_garden.htm\">How To Design a 365 Day Bird Garden</a>... Designing a bird garden that's active every day of the year just takes a bit more planning than the average garden – but it’s not difficult. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/how_to_design_a_365_day_bird_garden.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/imitating_natural_bird_nesting_places.htm\">Imitating Natural Bird Nesting Places</a>... If you want birds to stay in your garden, to nest there, just provide nesting places unique to their species that imitate their natural habitats. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/imitating_natural_bird_nesting_places.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_hooded_orioles.htm\">All About Hooded Orioles</a>... The female sews her nest to leaves. Amazing what a determined mom can do with a sharp beak and a clever (though pea-sized) brain! <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_hooded_orioles.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/transform_your_yard_into_a_bird_haven.htm\">Transform Your Yard Into a Bird Haven</a>... Food, water, nesting provisions, and shelter. Are any one of these more essential to wild birds? No. But, one of them does stand out. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/transform_your_yard_into_a_bird_haven.htm\">More</a>... ";

if (r == 3) return "<a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/include_water_and_birds_will_come.htm\">Include Water and Birds Will Come</a>... From a birds-eye view, the glint of sunlight on water is like a spotlight shining in the dark - it draws them in like a magnet. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/include_water_and_birds_will_come.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_orchard_orioles.htm\">All About Orchard Orioles</a>... Until you see him up close or through binoculars, his deep chestnut coloring appears black… it makes him look just like a small blackbird. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/all_about_orchard_orioles.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/why_bother_attracting_birds_to_your_garden.htm\">Why Bother Attracting Birds To Your Garden</a>... Remember when you were just a kid watching a pair of birds build a nest in your backyard? They grabbed your attention... <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-designs/why_bother_attracting_birds_to_your_garden.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/wild_birds_need_water.htm\">Wild Birds Need Water</a>... How you choose to introduce water into your garden determines the bird species you will attract. Fortunately, just basic water sources will work. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/bird-garden-essentials/wild_birds_need_water.htm\">More</a>... </p><a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/baltimore_oriole_birds.htm\">Baltimore Oriole Birds</a>... Believe it or not, the Baltimore Oriole is actually a small blackbird. Baltimore orioles have adapted to man’s presence amazingly well. <a href=\"http://www.susansbirdgardens.com/all-about-orioles/baltimore_oriole_birds.htm\">More</a>... </p>";

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