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Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of September 2013)

September 16, 2013 by Mike 3 Comments

September is as unpredictable as a month can be. Here in Western NY, we suffered a 40 point swing in temperature over two days;...

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Asian Dowitcher on Cable Beach

September 15, 2013 by Clare M 4 Comments

It is that time of year again. We are observing a large increase in the number of shorebirds arriving back in Broome after their...

Birding, Trips

Transit in Dubai

September 14, 2013 by Redgannet 3 Comments

Dubai is a huge international airport, perfectly placed for connections around the world. Many people find themselves with a few hours to kill during transit and...

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of September 2013?

September 12, 2013 by Mike 2 Comments

Wouldn’t you love to chase New Zealand’s newest family of birds at Mount Taranaki? The verb hark derives from Proto-Germanic by way of Middle English...

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Mohouidae, the newest bird family

September 11, 2013 by Duncan 1 Comment

If you’re into family ticks, and into armchair ticks, well, I hope you’ve been to New Zealand, because the island just got another endemic...

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of September 2013)

September 9, 2013 by Mike 10 Comments

Were there any birds about this weekend? The only ones that concerned me were Ravens, Falcons, Seahawks, Cardinals, and Eagles. Welcome back, NFL football!...

Semipalmated Sandpiper by Tim Bowman, USFWS

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Happy New Year?

September 6, 2013 by Carrie 1 Comment

Rosh Hashanah, the New Year of the Jewish calendar, has come relatively early season-wise this year. While this allows for the delightful prospect of...