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Hoatzins invaded South America from Africa … by raft

October 13, 2011 by David 2 Comments

We humans have a very deep and powerful urge to assemble individual data points into some sort of larger construct — to label and...

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The Unique Black-necked Stilt

October 12, 2011 by Larry 8 Comments

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) photos by Larry Jordan Click on photos for full sized images. This female Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is distinguished from...

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Tennessee Warbler Oreothlypis peregrina

October 10, 2011 by Corey 5 Comments

The Tennessee Warbler is a poster child for the boreal forests of Canada and the far northern United States. Its population actually fluctuates in...

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Avian Quiz Answer – Oct 7, 2011

by Jory 2 Comments

The final answer. Thank you all for your good wishes on this last quiz. And great appreciation for all the guesses and answers, right...

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Common Sandpiper on Cable Beach

October 9, 2011 by Clare M No Comments

Everyone that visits Broome heads for Cable Beach at some stage of their visit. Many people choose to stay at a hotel within walking...

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Wood-Warblers Heading South

October 8, 2011 by Corey 4 Comments

Every spring the wood-warblers come north bedecked in breeding finery and every autumn they head back south again in more muted colors. The trickle...

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