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Little Big Year Week 33: Yellowstone

10,000 Birds

As it turns out, many of those very birds that I had hoped to find, all had the same idea, and had moved out of the park as well. I would have to say the most common bird in the park, must be the Common Raven. We picked this as much for the location as its chance for some decent birds. You know, the Bison, Elk, Bears and Wolves.

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A Day in Anchorage

10,000 Birds

I had some friends in the Anchorage area who were generous enough to offer to put me up, and I made plans to arrive a day early so I could take in at least 24 hours on on-land boreal birding. ” A mid-sized Grizzly Bear was slowly making its way along the opposite bank of the river. Birding Destinations Alaska bears'

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A Birder’s Guide To…INDOCTRINATION

10,000 Birds

As you read this, I am riding my trusty Grizzly Bear through the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, helping my colleague Seagull Steve find some new birds. Birding by bear is by far the best way to view the park, although it seems to terrify the hoofed animals. How is your August progressing?