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Tanzanian Starlings, Shrikes, and Weavers (Part 3)

February 3, 2012 by Walter 2 Comments

WONDERFUL WEAVERS There are many different Weavers in the world and as far as I can tell they share the skill of masterful nest...

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American Avocets at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

February 2, 2012 by Corey 4 Comments

We New Yorkers get excited about single American Avocets showing up in our state and when more than one avocet is around we can’t...

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Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of February 2012?

by Mike 10 Comments

The first weekend of February holds a special place in the hearts of sports fans and advertising aficionados across North America and beyond. Super Bowl...

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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

by Donna 14 Comments

It’s my fantasy and it’s yours: Quit the job, say good-bye to the family, and bird. Just bird. It’s what I dream of every...

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Bad Duck!

February 1, 2012 by Corey No Comments

Presented without comment. Hat-tip to Shawn.

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Painted Buntings at the Bird Feeder

by Corey 9 Comments

While Blue Jays, Northern Cardinals, and American Goldfinches will all show up at bird feeders here in the northeast and share their brilliant blue, red,...

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Red-breasted Sapsuckers, the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker of the West

by Larry 1 Comment

The Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) and the Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) were considered different forms of the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) until 1983 when...

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