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Crossword: Seasonal Migration

A male Western Tanager sitting in an Oregon White Oak singing. Migratory birds like this Western Tanager depend on oak habitats for a variety of resources including food, nesting, and stop-over habitats during migration. Photo by Frank Lospalluto
August 23, 2024

This week’s theme: an animal in each season.

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If the crossword is not visible, e.g., gray box in Chrome, or for a larger view, open crossword in a new window.

Print: download .pdf files: puzzle, solution.
Paper copies may be available at Jackson County Library branches.

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Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)

17A. DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
22A. REINDEER OF ALL 😉
46A. SPRING CHICKEN
52A. THE LION IN WINTER

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