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Birds, Terminology

Mobbing Mentality

June 28, 2004 by Mike No Comments

Many birds, especially those higher up on the food chain, are fiercely territorial. When a bird of a different species intrudes on contested ground,...

Birds

Bringing The Bluebird Back

May 10, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The Eastern Bluebird is the New York State Bird, but you’d be hard pressed to spot one here in the five boroughs. Once common,...

Birds, Terminology

Passion For Passerines

May 7, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The highlight of spring migration is without a doubt the return to northern climes of dazzlingly-colored warblers, flycatchers, and tanagers. These thrilling little critters...

Core Team

Welcome Home, Mason!

April 12, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The most precious member of the Core Team is finally home where he belongs! Thanks to his robust growth and uncommon cuteness, Mason was...

Trips

Call Him Goldeneye

February 24, 2004 by Mike No Comments

When searching for Bald Eagles, most people find it difficult to get excited about ducks. Nonetheless, as we trekked Croton Point Park on Sunday,...

Trips

Big And Bald As Life

February 23, 2004 by Mike No Comments

Seeing a Bald Eagle is a thrill. No matter who you are, the sight of one of these majestic raptors at rest, white crown...

Terminology

Feathered And Frugivorous

February 9, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The Winter 2004 issue of Birdscope, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology newsletter, highlights some fascinating facts about the Cedar Waxwing. This attractive avian is...

Trips