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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...

Trips

Enlightened Birding

July 5, 2004 by Mike No Comments

Who doesn’t love a long weekend? Sunday was all about BBQ and bonhomie, but on Saturday, the Core Team took advantage of the free...

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Flight Of The Ancient Mariner

July 2, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The BBC today reports about a Manx Shearwater, a pelagic bird, that is believed to be the oldest wild bird in the United Kingdom:...

Birds, Terminology

Mobbing Mentality

June 28, 2004 by Mike No Comments

Many birds, especially those higher up on the food chain, are fiercely territorial. When a bird of a different species intrudes on contested ground,...

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Bringing The Bluebird Back

May 10, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The Eastern Bluebird is the New York State Bird, but you’d be hard pressed to spot one here in the five boroughs. Once common,...

Birds, Terminology

Passion For Passerines

May 7, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The highlight of spring migration is without a doubt the return to northern climes of dazzlingly-colored warblers, flycatchers, and tanagers. These thrilling little critters...

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