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A Striated Heron comes into our garden!

May 29, 2011 by Clare M 6 Comments

Last week the most amazing thing happened-a Striated Heron Butorides straita came into our garden! Now we don’t live far from the coast, especially...

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Those Brazen Female Wilson’s Phalaropes

May 28, 2011 by Larry 6 Comments

Hey guys, how would you like to be chased by up to ten females, all seeking to mate with you? If this sounds good...

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Rufous Hornero

by Redgannet 5 Comments

Rufous Hornero, Furnarius rufus is an ovenbird from South America. It is one of the most common birds seen in the parks and even...

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Avian Quiz Answer – May 20, 2011

May 26, 2011 by Jory 1 Comment

[[ Corey, I used to like you. Really I did. I liked you when you answered my quiz incorrectly. Then I could feign some...

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Consider the Chickadee

May 25, 2011 by a Guest 3 Comments

If we can all agree on one thing, it’s that chickadees and tits are terrific birds. Who, after all, doesn’t love a chickadee? Not...

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The Catbird Seat

May 24, 2011 by Nate 5 Comments

Here in the southeast we have three Mimids of three distinct groups all present more or less throughout the year. The Northern Mockingbird is...

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Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres at Brigantine

May 22, 2011 by Corey 5 Comments

I usually spot Ruddy Turnstones in winter, hunkered down on windswept jetties being blasted by salt spray in the company of Purple Sandpipers. Either...

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