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The first time I saw a Western Tanager, it was in New York. In Central Park, to be exact. It was exciting — to...
Today’s quiz is all about birds. Every clue is about birds. Birds, birds, birds. The answer, however, is not about birds. I give clues...
Until recently I had only ever seen a single Sandwich Tern. It was back in July of 2009, the day that I saw more...
Have you had trouble keeping finches at your feeder? If so, you’re not alone, it’s a common bird feeding question. American Goldfinches are one...
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