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Dark Deeds

October 3, 2011 by Clare K 14 Comments

This spring I received a phone call from a friend of mine up here, whose growing interest in birds I’ve been nurturing. “I just...

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Pied Oystercatcher broken wing display

October 2, 2011 by Clare M 1 Comment

We are into the second attempt at breeding for this season in Broome for Pied Oystercatchers. The first eggs are laid during the first...

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Yes, That Bald Bird Is A Bald Cardinal…Probably

September 21, 2011 by Birdchick 11 Comments

It is that special time of year when I’m out and about and someone comes up a bit sheepish and says, “You know, you’re...

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Little Blue Herons in Flight

September 16, 2011 by Corey 9 Comments

The Little Blue Heron, like most (all?) herons and egrets, flies with its neck bent and its head drawn in close to the body so...

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Evolution of the Spoon-billed Sandpiper

August 23, 2011 by Corey 4 Comments

Or Why Eating Raw Seafood Is Dangerous Or Ouch! That Looks Like It Smarts! Or The Hunter Becomes The Hunted What am I talking...

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Why Do Cliff Swallows Flutter Their Wings When Gathering Mud?

August 17, 2011 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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Showing Off That Crow Intelligence

June 27, 2011 by Corey 1 Comment

Crows, no matter the exact species being talked about, are typically recognized as being among the most intelligent of birds. Crows are crafty, keen,...

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