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Beautiful Blue Backyard Bird

March 10, 2011 by Jochen 9 Comments

There is a lot of whining associated with colours and Europe’s birds. [Pause] Let me re-phrase that: The terms “colours” and “birds” are scarcely...

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Leucistic Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis

March 9, 2011 by Corey 6 Comments

A recent visit to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge’s East Pond was rewarding in both number and variety of waterfowl, but none drew my attention...

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Starling & Grackle Bird Feeding Tips

by Birdchick 12 Comments

On my last beat post for 10,000 Birds I talked about how to avoid European Starlings at your seed feeder. You can also avoid...

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Ring-billed Gulls in Breeding Plumage

March 8, 2011 by Corey 4 Comments

It should come as no surprise to readers of 10,000 Birds that I do not love gulls. Though we have an occasional larophile post...

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

by James 1 Comment

For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by shorebirds. Growing up within an hour of one of the world’s premier shorebird...

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Bird Surprises

by Bill 9 Comments

Sometimes we watchers see birds do things that surprise us—things birds are not supposed to do. This happened to me recently on a birding...

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Domestic or Ganky Geese

March 6, 2011 by Mike 6 Comments

Now that you’re acquainted with the sublime madness of manky mallards and manky muscovies, perhaps you’re ready to be initiated into the next circle...

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Orange-headed Thrush

by Redgannet 20 Comments

The Orange-headed Thrush, Zoothera citrinus, is common across much of India and south-east Asia. It likes well wooded areas with a preference for shady...

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