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Tufted Duck at Huntington Harbor, New York

December 18, 2012 by Corey 3 Comments

After a Tufted Duck was reported yesterday on Long Island I did some figuring and realized that I could go find the bird this...

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Getting the Bill – Taste, Touch and Smell in Birds

by James 2 Comments

One of the defining characteristics of birds, besides the obvious features of wings and feathers, is their bills. And they come in a wonderful...

I and the Bird

I and the Bird: Gimme a Jay!

by Nate 2 Comments

Blue. Green. Gray. Unicolored. Jays are among the most charismatic and appreciated families of birds in the world. Though many are common, few fail...

Birds

Smoking is (good) for the birds

by Greg 2 Comments

Back in the 1980s, it became popular for biologists to consider plant secondary compounds in understanding inter-species relationships and other ecological matters. I was...

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New Jersey Birds and Beyond: A Brief Book Review

December 17, 2012 by Donna No Comments

This is the crazy winter period, the time of Christmas Bird Count scouting, birding, counting and compiling. And then there are the activities we...

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of December 2012)

by Mike 4 Comments

December is drawing towards its grand finale as we all work furiously in advance of seemingly endless celebration. Contemplation of one’s Best Bird of...

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