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Missing Syrinx Found! Mesozoic Vegavis vocalization verified

October 18, 2016 by Greg No Comments

One of the key features of birds, and I use the term “key” literally, is vocalization. Very few other vertebrates use sound so socially...

Birds

Myrtle Warblers in Autumn

October 17, 2016 by Corey 2 Comments

Before it was lumped with the western subspecies, the eastern version of the Yellow-rumped Warbler was (and may someday again be) called the Myrtle Warbler. Personally,...

Birding

Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of October 2016)

by Mike 7 Comments

This time of year seems full of surprises, often good ones. I was surprised the weather was gorgeous in my area, notorious for early...

Birding

Brown Falcon foraging after a bush fire

October 16, 2016 by Clare M 5 Comments

In the Northern Territory as with other States and territories there are rest areas provided to encourage drivers to stop and rest a while...

Trips

Some Birds to See in Costa Rica around Carara National Park

October 15, 2016 by Patrick O'Donnell 3 Comments

Carara National Park isn’t just any old protected area. It’s one of the top birding hotspots in Costa Rica and Central America. Actually, it’s...

Birding

Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of October 2016?

October 14, 2016 by Mike No Comments

Leaf peeping carries a special connotation for those of us more interested in what is flying amidst the foliage. But many parts of the...

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You Are What You Eat: A Flicker Mystery Solved

October 13, 2016 by Meredith Mann No Comments

It’s been a head-scratcher for quite some time. What’s with the yellow-shafted Northern Flickers in the eastern U.S. bearing some orange feathers? (As in the photo above,...