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Yellow Bittern

February 18, 2012 by Redgannet 6 Comments

This weeks post is driven by a glut of pictures and the need to clear the air with a small confession. Yellow Bitterns (Ixobrychus sinensis)...

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Cheating on Your Spouse? Blame the Weather!

February 17, 2012 by Corey No Comments

A new study suggests that birds are more likely to change mates between or during breeding seasons when the weather is severe or uncertain....

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The Mottled Duck – A Birder’s Duck

by Corey 6 Comments

There really isn’t much to say about the Mottled Duck. It is one of several species in the Mallard-complex of ducks, along with American...

Birding

Bonus Season – Late Winter

by Carrie 3 Comments

Phenology is a vital science. Among other things, it has provided some of the earliest and most compelling evidence for global warming. It also...

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Jimmy Snooka Has Nothing on Northern Wheaters

by Corey 2 Comments

Because they are Superfly! Hat-tip to Clare for the link (but not for the ’80s wrestling reference or the strange way my mind is...

Mammals

Between the Birds

by Walter 1 Comment

Tanzania has an enormous variety of exquisite birds but unfortunately it has an equal number of distractions that can interrupt your birding experience. Take...

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“A Little Bird Told Me” … Happy Birthday Charles Darwin

February 16, 2012 by Greg 6 Comments

If you know only a little bit about Charles Darwin, you know that he figured out Evolution via his study of the finches (and...

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Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of February 2012?

by Mike 11 Comments

Beware the Ides of February! Schools across the United States are closing for Mid-Winter Break, which means the nation will be abuzz with energetic...

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