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Fall fronts in at last

September 18, 2012 by Nate 3 Comments

Birders in fall look forward to cold fronts the same way a toddler looks forward to Santa Claus. With anxious days, sleepless nights, and...

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What is a Titmouse?

by Mike 47 Comments

Few American birds have the publicity problems of the titmouse. Even though they are numerous, if not downright gregarious throughout most of their range,...

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Golden-collared Toucanet Selenidera reinwardtii

September 17, 2012 by Renato 4 Comments

The beauty of Amazonian birds is always a welcome element of surprise. Many birds are very secretive and this has allowed them to survive...

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Hang your hammock in the hummingbird family tree

September 16, 2012 by David 10 Comments

Many of us in North America are facing the imminent departure of “our” hummingbirds for the next few months, though across the Gulf Coastal...

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The Black and White Minstrels

September 15, 2012 by Redgannet 3 Comments

I dimly recall a variety show from my early years named the “Black and White Minstrels”. It was an ill-conceived light entertainment show on...

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On the Fence

September 14, 2012 by Walter 11 Comments

With an election coming up I thought I would present this collection of strictly non-political, indecisive birds, who are on the fence about a...

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Vexing Vireo

September 12, 2012 by Corey 6 Comments

Before this morning I knew that I had never seen a Bell’s Vireo. After this morning I was sure that I had seen one....

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A Nashville Warbler Bathing in the Pond During Migration

by Larry 7 Comments

Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla ridgwayi) photos by Larry Jordan I have been enjoying some first time visitors to my yard this fall, including several...

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