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Birds

Violet-green Swallows Take Up Residence on my Bluebird Trail

June 18, 2014 by Larry 4 Comments

Every few years I am lucky enough to have Violet-green Swallows (Tachycineta thalassina) take up residence on one of my Bluebird trails. This year...

Birding

Crested Firebacks

by Duncan 1 Comment

One of the less talked about draws of visiting Asia for birders is the opportunity to check out some of the many pheasants that...

Birds

Being A Living Fossil Evolved Multiple Times

June 17, 2014 by Greg No Comments

It has been discovered that largosity and flightlessness, which perhaps fortunately tend to go together in birds, evolved more than once. The original story...

Trips

Yellow-throated Warbler at Connetquot River State Park

by Corey 6 Comments

Yellow-throated Warblers are a rarity in New York State and as I mentioned earlier this year they are usually considered an “overshoot,” that is,...

Trips

Whale Watching on the American Princess

June 16, 2014 by Corey 2 Comments

Last October Daisy, Desi, and I, joined by my parents, had a grand ol’ time whale-watching aboard the American Princess. We made a repeat...

Birding

Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of June 2014)

by Mike 4 Comments

Is it mere coincidence that Father’s Day falls on such a perfect weekend for birding? I think not. I took my brood to explore...

Birds

Brown Honeyeaters

June 15, 2014 by Clare M No Comments

While we are away in the Southern Highlands trying to keep warm and enjoying the bird species of that area I will share with...

Birding

Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of June 2014?

June 13, 2014 by Mike 1 Comment

Keeps your eyes to the skies. Maybe you’ll see albatrosses! Many civilized nations choose the third weekend in June to honor fatherhood, paternal bonds, and...

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