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Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of October 2017)

October 23, 2017 by Mike 1 Comment

Fall migration in many parts of the world has reached or passed its peak. We as birders know well that there is always more...

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White-necked Heron

October 22, 2017 by Clare M No Comments

The White-necked Heron Ardea pacifica is a very large heron that inhabits wetlands around Australia and is aptly named with its distinctive white neck. The...

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The calm after the storm

October 21, 2017 by Redgannet No Comments

Hurricane Nate looked set to disrupt my first visit to Louisiana. Reports predicted that we would make landfall in New Orleans at around the...

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of October 2017?

October 20, 2017 by Mike No Comments

In parts of the world north of the Equator, May and June stand out as banner months for birdwatching. Indeed, many consider the gaudy...

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Butte Valley Wildlife Area and Meiss Lake

October 19, 2017 by Larry 4 Comments

A few weeks ago I led a field trip to Butte Valley Wildlife Area. It was a destination I had never experienced so I...

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of October 2017)

October 16, 2017 by Mike 1 Comment

As always, I’m eager to hear everyone’s weekend birding adventures. Be warned, though, that I just finished this terrific book, so your stories better...