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What is a Sage-Grouse?

January 10, 2005 by Mike 3 Comments

Some decisions have been made recently that will have serious ramifications for the future of the Greater Sage-Grouse. The wrangling of politicians, conservationists, and...

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Alas Poor Po’ouli

December 2, 2004 by Mike 1 Comment

We may have lost yet another endemic Hawaiian bird with an unpronounceable name. The Associated Press reported yesterday that one of Earth’s rarest birds...

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Crafty Like A Crow

November 9, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The family of birds known as corvids is well known for what is kindly referred to as character. Put bluntly, these birds, which include...

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British Bird Trivia

September 23, 2004 by Mike No Comments

Whether you’re an enthusiast or not, you’re probably aware of the fact that birders can sometimes seem a bit extreme about their avian observation...

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Rhea-l Surprise

August 31, 2004 by Mike 1 Comment

What would you do if a four-foot tall bird strolled into your quiet, suburban backyard? It seems a moot point for most of us,...

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Kirtland’s Blazing Back

August 6, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The Kirtland’s Warbler (Dendroica kirtlandii)Â is one of the rarest of all the wood warblers. The population of this little gem is restricted mostly...

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Say Hello to the Serendib Scops Owl

July 12, 2004 by Mike 1 Comment

We are losing species of birds, along with every other type of living creature, at a rate unprecedented in history. Dr. Stuart Pimm, world-renowned...

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