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Hang your hammock in the hummingbird family tree

September 16, 2012 by David 10 Comments

Many of us in North America are facing the imminent departure of “our” hummingbirds for the next few months, though across the Gulf Coastal...

Birding

A Pied Oystercatcher family

by Clare M 7 Comments

It has been twelve weeks now since the first pair of Pied Oystercatchers attempted to breed along the stretch of beach that we survey...

Trips

Forster’s Terns at Sunset

September 15, 2012 by Corey 4 Comments

At the end of a long day’s work it was nice to stop at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and enjoy Forster’s Terns foraging for fish...

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How Many Birders Are There?

by Mike 3 Comments

Robert Mortensen hazards a guess at Birding Is Fun while sharing tips to increase that number. How many birders, as opposed to general wildlife...

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The Black and White Minstrels

by Redgannet 3 Comments

I dimly recall a variety show from my early years named the “Black and White Minstrels”. It was an ill-conceived light entertainment show on...

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A Mile High Isn’t High Enough

September 14, 2012 by Mike No Comments

…if pigeons can still roost above you! Denver Broncos fans are learning this difficult truth at what is currently called Sports Authority Field. See...

Plants

In the Halls of the Mountain Ash

by Carrie 3 Comments

It’s that time of year again. Sidewalks are speckled, cars are spattered. Flocks of Cedar Waxwings are buzzing everywhere, streaked juveniles mingling with creamy...

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