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Bergin’s Law of Avian Identification #7: Generalists vs. Specialists

March 29, 2006 by Mike 11 Comments

Specialization may be the trend in business, science, and academia, but birds who wish to succeed in tomorrow’s demanding environment should not specialize, but...

Conservation

Which Way The Wind Is Blowing

March 28, 2006 by Mike No Comments

What a conundrum… can we, as environmentalists, support wind power as a clean, safe, eminently renewable energy source or should we, as birders, decry...

Birds

First Phoebes of Spring

March 27, 2006 by Mike No Comments

Reports of the first Eastern Phoebes of spring have been popping up all over New York and this weekend, I decided I was going...

Birding

Sentinels or Sitting Ducks?

March 23, 2006 by Mike No Comments

The federal government just announced its strategic, five-point plan to detect the invasion of H5N1 avian influenza on American soil, first and foremost our...

Birding

Bergin’s Law of Avian Identification #6: Feeders vs. Hunters

March 22, 2006 by Mike No Comments

If you’ve made it through winter in the company of a bevy of backyard birds, you’ll appreciate this next observation on avian identification. Seed-eaters...

Birds

Titmice are Nice

March 20, 2006 by Mike No Comments

The weather has been bitter lately and, frankly, I’m not in the mood for it. As a result, I stayed close to home this...

Core Team

Happy 2nd Masemas

March 17, 2006 by Mike No Comments

Today is the international celebration of Masemas, the birthdate of our beloved Mason Hopkins Bergin. What a kid! Despite my own incredible love for...

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