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Birds

Photographing Northern Rough-winged Swallows

April 22, 2013 by Corey 2 Comments

As Redgannet has pointed out, photographing high-flying, quick-moving, and extremely maneuverable birds is not easy. In fact, he advised you not to try to...

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Clapper and King rails may represent four or five species

April 21, 2013 by David 11 Comments

Clapper and King rails (Rallus longirostris and R. elegans) are the largest rails in the Americas. Their taxonomic status long has been unclear due...

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Shorebirds and Gulls of Florida’s Treasure Coast: Where the Tropics Begin

April 19, 2013 by a Guest 4 Comments

Alfredo Begazo grew up with Peruvian Meadowlarks and Marvelous Spatuletails, and was used to waking up to the morning choruses of Pacific Doves in...

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Pine Warbler Practicing with Nesting Material

April 18, 2013 by Corey 3 Comments

One of the things I love about paying attention to what birds are doing is the odd behaviors you notice and have to try...

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When Is Bird Baiting OK?

April 17, 2013 by Birdchick 20 Comments

Bird feeding is a major industry. Lots of people do it, birders and non birders alike. It’s a wholesome activity that grandparents share with...

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Feed me or I’ll die, and possibly take you with me!

April 16, 2013 by Greg 1 Comment

Years ago it was pointed out by somebody, probably Tinbergen or Lack or Wynn-Edwards or one of the other great bird-savvy ethologists of the...

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Southern Double-collared Sunbird

April 13, 2013 by Redgannet 1 Comment

Where the Americas have hummingbirds, the Old World has sunbirds; brightly coloured jewels that flash in the light. The males often wear showy colours which makes identification...