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Signs of Spring Migration in Costa Rica

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The Red-shouldered Hawks , the quick flapping Accipiters and the legions of blackbirds and ducks moved through the cool airs of March and April but the orioles, grosbeaks, and wood-warblers wouldn’t show up until the trees had their buds and many had their leaves. At some sites, flocks of 30, even 60 or more birds are expected.

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Collaborative List – November 2019

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He raised his binoculars above his head and cried out with courage and clarity, “I am Sparticus!” Brewer’s Blackbird – Euphagus cyanocephalus. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Something needed to be done.

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Birding Shanghai in June 2022

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As with Chinese male humans, having your own building is still vital to raising young. When juvenile Chinese Blackbirds want to get an alcoholic drink at a bar, they usually blacken their yellow gape flanges in order to look older. So, the birds start collecting mud and small sticks. Nest building: a good activity for a rainy day.

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