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Tanzanian Starlings, Shrikes, and Weavers (Part 2)

January 20, 2012 by Walter 5 Comments

STELLAR SHRIKES Shrikes (like this Grey-backed Fiscal) are little wannabe raptors. They are quick and intense, with the requisite taste for lizards, snakes, and...

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Parental Investment Theory

January 19, 2012 by Greg No Comments

Think about the difference between birds and mammals. You’re a mammal, so you might be tempted to use yourself as an example mammal, but...

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Greater White-fronted Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

January 18, 2012 by Larry 9 Comments

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge is part of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex in California’s Central Valley. This complex consists of five national wildlife...

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Is This A Bird Bites Cat Story?

January 17, 2012 by Corey 2 Comments

This is one diabolical Hooded Crow! If you are a person who is averse to seeing cats get the short end of the stick...

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The Definition of Harrier

January 16, 2012 by a Guest 10 Comments

In the dictionary, the word harry is defined as meaning to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by repeated attacks. Randy Finley of...

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Australian Owlet-nightjar

January 15, 2012 by Clare M 16 Comments

Last Sunday we went for a short drive to the east of Broome to see if we could find some sunshine! The rain has...

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When will the Pluvialis tundra plovers get their own family?

January 12, 2012 by David 5 Comments

The air was thick and clammy, and mosquitoes were biting along Louisiana’s Mermentau River last Thursday morning, the final day of the Audubon Christmas...

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