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City Birds

August 18, 2011 by Carrie 1 Comment

Returning to New York, however briefly, has been a joyful reunion — not just with old friends, but with my beloved, quirky New York...

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of August 2011?

by Mike 13 Comments

Feel that warm breeze wafting across the Northern Hemisphere? The agitation in the atmosphere is being caused by people running around trying to make...

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$50,000 Worth of Birds

by Corey No Comments

Notice that the “owner” of the birds, Doug Ratcliff doesn’t seem to care about anything but their monetary value. But, you know, at least he...

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What happened with Archaeopteryx?

by Greg 11 Comments

Imagine you study history. You and your colleagues are experts on the history of France, Poland, Spain, all those European countries. And one of...

Mammals

Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) at Mount Rainier

August 17, 2011 by Corey 3 Comments

Hoary Marmots, also called Whistle Pigs, inhabit rocky areas near the treeline in northwestern North America up into Alaska. Their warning whistles when danger...

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Why Do Cliff Swallows Flutter Their Wings When Gathering Mud?

by Larry 6 Comments

Cliff Swallows (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) nest in large colonies that may contain as many as 3,500 active gourd-shaped mud nests. They are currently heading south...

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