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AOU 53rd supplement: Highlights and near misses

July 26, 2012 by David 4 Comments

The American Ornithologists’ Union published the 53rd supplement (PDF) to its North American list last week, making official many long-speculated changes and rejecting others,...

Birding

A good year for Zebra Finch

July 8, 2012 by Clare M 7 Comments

The most common finch to enter our garden for water and food is the Double-barred Finch and there are up to two dozen visiting...

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The return of the Long-tailed Finch

June 3, 2012 by Clare M 6 Comments

So, it is now officially winter! After several weeks of temperatures dropping to 10c (50f) we really feel like we are experiencing Winter here...

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Everyday Sunshine

March 30, 2012 by Walter 4 Comments

Last week Corey wrote about appreciating our local birds before the migrants arrive and it made me reflect on how easily we look past...

Trips

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch in New York

March 5, 2012 by Corey 21 Comments

Yesterday evening, Sunday evening, I had plans to get to bed, wake up on Monday morning, and go to work. That changed when I...

Trips

House Finches at Van Saun Park

January 22, 2012 by Corey 6 Comments

In Bergen County, New Jersey’s northeasternmost county, there are quite a few small county parks that are popular with dog-walkers, joggers, parents looking for...

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