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Redtails in Tornados

September 21, 2012 by Suzie 9 Comments

Yet another Red-tailed Hawk! Two friends were driving down a winding country road in the pouring rain, listening to the radio announcer warn that...

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Both Beautiful and Exotic, the Spot-breasted Oriole

September 20, 2012 by Carlos 12 Comments

The brilliant orange coloration and rich, haunting song of the Spot-breasted Oriole (Icterus pectoralis) makes this species one of my favorite permanent residents in...

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Winter Finch Forecast for 2012-2013

September 19, 2012 by Corey 8 Comments

Ron Pittaway has published his winter finch forecast for the winter of 2012-2013. Though Ron is based in Ontario his reports are eagerly anticipated...

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The Incredulous New Caledonian Crows

September 18, 2012 by Greg 5 Comments

We know that the human mind has capacities that are not common in other animals. Some of these capacities seem to be linked with...

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Fall fronts in at last

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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