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Frustratingly Common

March 22, 2023 by Faraaz Abdool No Comments
Something that’s irked me more often than I’d like to admit is the inclusion of the word “common” in the name of a bird....
Birding, Food, Reviews

Bota Box: Nighthawk Black Red Wine Blend

August 23, 2019 by Tristan Lowery No Comments
Despite what the name of this column may have led you to believe, I almost never drink and bird. On days I do bird,...
Birds

What’s in a Name: Chuck-will’s-Widow

April 24, 2015 by Carrie 3 Comments
“So what birds have you seen lately,” people say to me when they’ve run out of other things to say and don’t mind listening...
Birds

Savanna Nightjars prove that growing old is a process of becoming increasingly disillusioned

September 1, 2013 by Jochen 17 Comments
I am starting to feel my age. To be clear, in my early 40’s I really am not complaining. However, I feel the wind of...
Birds

Roosting Common Nighthawk

October 13, 2012 by Redgannet 3 Comments
It was a real pleasure to have a friend and colleague, Simon, accompany me on a visit to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park...
Birds

Bucket Mouth, Chuck-will’s-widow

September 25, 2012 by James 7 Comments
I’ve been learning to band birds at the South Florida Bird Observatory. Nothing like a little bit of mist-net extracting to make you feel...
Birds

Australian Owlet-nightjar

January 15, 2012 by Clare M 16 Comments
Last Sunday we went for a short drive to the east of Broome to see if we could find some sunshine! The rain has...
Birds

Pauraque Pronunciation Poll

November 25, 2008 by Mike 15 Comments
The Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) is a most garrulous goatsucker found in the warmer portions of the Americas. From Texas south to Argentina, pauraques...
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