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Ridiculous Views of Some Birds in Costa Rica

April 18, 2015 by Patrick O'Donnell 1 Comment

When I was in high school, We used the word “ridiculous” to describe anything perceived to be foolish, beyond fun, and/or at the upper...

Reviews

The Great Horned Owl: An In-Depth Study by Scott Rashid

April 17, 2015 by Carrie 1 Comment

Owls are among the birds with the greatest power to fascinate non-birders, for good and ill. From the ancient Greeks to my ex-boyfriend, people...

Birding

Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of April 2015?

April 16, 2015 by Mike 1 Comment

Keep your eyes to the skies for exotics like this Red-masked Parakeet! Here in the United States, we’ve just observed (not celebrated, mind you)...

Birding

Those Sea Serpents

by Dragan 7 Comments

One Common Raven is disappearing towards its nest among the branches of the poplar plantation, only to reappear a few minutes later to give...

Birding

Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

April 15, 2015 by Adam Riley 3 Comments

My connection with Ghana began rather unexpectedly (and as it turned out, rather humorously) more than ten years ago. I was in contact with...

Birding

Birded Out

by Duncan 5 Comments

Two weeks ago it was the Easter long weekend, four days of relaxing, exploring and doing whatever the hell I wanted. You might imagine...

Birds

What is the State Bird of Florida?

April 14, 2015 by Erika Zambello 1 Comment

Florida is one of America’s great avian hot spots, renowned for its impressive bird diversity. The official Florida checklist counts over 500 species, and...

Birding

Tribes and Birds of the Lower Omo Valley by Adam Riley

April 13, 2015 by Adam Riley 5 Comments

Ethiopia, a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s top birding destinations. Its great diversity...

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