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What is a Palm-thrush?

May 27, 2015 by Duncan 3 Comments

A post I wrote a few weeks ago where I made some disparaging remarks about America’s pseudowarblers (and poetry) generated a certain amount of...

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What is the State Bird of South Carolina?

May 26, 2015 by Erika Zambello 1 Comment

After spending the weekend along the South Carolina coast, I can say with confidence that I saw dozens and dozens of South Carolina’s state...

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Pink-necked Green Pigeon

May 23, 2015 by Redgannet 1 Comment

Singapore is sweltering its way through the monsoon. Heat and rain! Western Palearctic constitutions were not designed for these conditions, but here be Pink-necked...

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What’s in a Name: Wilson’s Warbler

May 22, 2015 by Carrie 5 Comments

I have repeatedly declared my love for the Black-throated Blue Warbler. The Cape May Warbler, which I have added to my life list just...

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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

by Suzie 24 Comments

What do you do when you – a citizen whose rights are protected by the U.S. government – are threatened with harm and/or death...

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The Regal Western Kingbird Can Be Very Aggressive

May 20, 2015 by Larry 2 Comments

Kingbirds are named for their aggressive nature. A Kingbird will defend its territory and nest against all predators, even to the point of “riding”...

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Petrel Paradise

by Duncan 10 Comments

I’ve mentioned before that New Zealand is a great place for enjoying petrels. In particular the South Island destination of Kaikoura is world-renowned for...