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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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He collected the first data set, invented the experimental equipment, came up with the first conclusions, the theories and findings upon which subsequent studies have been based. “We have the ability to fix it, but we still need the collective will” (p. It’s not a bad idea.

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There’s a bear! There’s a bear!

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After filling our water bottles at the clear mountain spring, the group splits and the majority continue on foot across the high pass to find many signs of bear presence in the area – scratching posts, scat (above), footprints; while the two of us continue by car along the very good final section of macadam prior to the village. Not at all.

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The Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: Two Guides, One Book Review

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There were three profound questions my birding group discussed while we birded Trinidad and Tobago, back in December 2012: (1) How many Bananaquits could fit on a banana? (2) Do not buy these books, unless you are collecting old bird books. 2) Which hummingbird was more beautiful—Tufted Coquette or Ruby-topaz Hummingbird? (3)

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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds–A Hummer Book Review

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There is a photo of him caring for a White-chinned Sapphire in the book, the only human pictured in Dunn’s 16-page collection of hummingbird photographs, and it is inspiring. A good part of The Glitter in the Green is devoted to the history of how hummingbirds have been treated and depicted and valued or not valued by human beings.

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What is a Palm-thrush?

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Mum, Dad, I’m sorry I described my childhood as feral. This time it is the Old World that has misnamed a group of birds, or in fact several groups. Once upon a time, when I started birding, this great family included a wide range of species collectively known as the robins and chats.

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Hawks At A Distance: A Timely Classic

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Sure, they’re beautiful and powerful, a reminder of the feral freedom of the skies. This is probably why I number so many hawk books in my collection. Liguori give a succinct “Overview” and “Plumage” description for each group (accipiter, buteo, etc.)

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Lake Bindegolly National Park

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We collected information on National Parks and there were several that we had not previously heard of. As we wandered along the trail we soon encountered family groups of both White-winged Fairywrens and Variegated Fairywrens. Feral pigs. On our recent trip to Queensland we travelled inland to avoid the rain on the coast.

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