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City Birds

August 18, 2011 by Carrie 1 Comment

Returning to New York, however briefly, has been a joyful reunion — not just with old friends, but with my beloved, quirky New York...

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What happened with Archaeopteryx?

by Greg 11 Comments

Imagine you study history. You and your colleagues are experts on the history of France, Poland, Spain, all those European countries. And one of...

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Why Do Cliff Swallows Flutter Their Wings When Gathering Mud?

August 17, 2011 by Larry 6 Comments

Cliff Swallows (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) nest in large colonies that may contain as many as 3,500 active gourd-shaped mud nests. They are currently heading south...

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Winter comes to New Zealand

by Duncan 5 Comments

Any season is good for looking for birds if you have the right mindset. Sure, in many locations spring and autumn are the highlights...

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Crows in the Pacific Northwest: Northwestern, American, or Something In Between?

August 16, 2011 by Corey 7 Comments

One of the birds that birders visiting the Pacific Northwest most want to see is, of course, the Northwestern Crow, otherwise known as Corvus...

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Seedsnipe of the High Andes

by James 7 Comments

Birding the High Andes is no joke. If, like me, you have trouble breathing at sea level, consider bringing an oxygen tank. Florida, where...

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Back Battle on the Booming Grounds

August 15, 2011 by Mike 2 Comments

The Greater Prairie Chicken, once common throughout North America, has undergone rapid population decline, mostly due to habitat loss. The tallgrass prairie that once...

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