Sat.Dec 06, 2014 - Fri.Dec 12, 2014

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Collared Aracari at Finca Luna Nueva Lodge, Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

'Few if any species are as emblematic of the Neotropics as Ramphastidae, the family that includes the toucans, toucanets, and aracaris. Even non-birders can appreciate the huge-billed and colorful birds. Costa Rica has more than its fair share of these charismatic creatures to the point where the first edition of The Birds of Costa Rica features an Emerald Toucanet and the second edition, just published, features the subject of this post, the Collared Aracari.

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Beneful Unleashed the 2014 Dream Dog Park!

4 The Love Of Animals

'Christmas came early for the dog-loving community of Prescott, Arizona, today as Beneful® unleashed the $500,000 Dream Dog Park renovation of Willow Creek Dog Park. The fire-station themed renovation marks the fourth half million dollar dog park transformation by the dog food brand. Inspired by local resident and Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest Grand Prize Winner Linda Nichols’ contest entry, the $500,000 renovation of Willow Creek Dog Park transformed the park into a fire station-themed paradis

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The Biggest Pygmy Cormorant Roost in the World

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'It all started during the icy February of 1996. The night temperatures in Belgrade, Serbia, were already below minus 10 Celsius / 14 degrees Fahrenheit for two weeks. Everything was frozen solid and pack ice floating down the Danube. Hiding from the elements at the riverbank, I was sitting in a Yugo and staring at the murky sky. Whenever the windscreen got frozen, I could not afford to turn the engine on due to petrol shortages (during the UN embargo on the import of fuel to the former Yugoslav

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Le Conte’s Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn

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'Floyd Bennett Field, the old airport in Brooklyn with lots of acreage that serves multiple purposes, from an NYPD training facility to a community garden, to athletic fields to a campground, has long been a place that birders appreciate. Most recently it hosted a Cassin’s Kingbird , New York State’s second record. But for some intrepid Brooklyn birders, Cassin’s Kingbird isn’t enough of a prize for one fall.

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Poaching and Baiting

10,000 Birds

'If birding is life, I haven’t been living much lately. Various projects and the day to day grind of being the father of two young children have sapped my time in the field. This fall was a total wash and, aside from an upcoming Christmas Bird Count and a bird club meeting, this winter might be too. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been seeing new birds in my county, however.

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Britain votes

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'A campaign was launched this week to vote for Britain’s National bird. The incumbent Robin (for anyone living to the west of the Atlantic, this is a European Robin, but it is such a popular and well known bird here, it needs no introduction), was enthroned during the 60’s and although it is (in my opinion) an excellent choice, it was not chosen by an open vote, so the British public now has the opportunity to express their preference in a campaign spearheaded by David Lindo, AKA T

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Birding in Honduras, Part II: Pico Bonito Lodge

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'After wrapping up our time in the highlands of Honduras, Chris Lotz (owner of international bird tour company Birding Ecotours ) and I arrived at the deservedly famous Pico Bonito Lodge. Prior to arriving, I had very high expectations as to the quality of the rooms, cuisine, and hospitality at this lovely lodge nestled in the foothills of Pico Bonito National Park.

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Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of December 2014?

10,000 Birds

'Now that we are officially in the holiday season, weekends tend to get pretty hectic with parties, shopping, and end-of-year activities. But busy days don’t have to foster busy minds; if you’re looking for a little “serenity now” give yourself the early gift of an hour connecting with your winter (or summer) birds. See how relaxing that is.

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Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival Website Ready for Registrations!

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'Yes! After what I can only presume were some very frustrating delays, registration for the 2015 Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival is now ready to go on their website ! Register, show up, and enjoy the great birds that Florida has to offer in January. If you’re interested, I’ll be co-leading the Viera Wetlands trip on 21 January, the Black Rail trip on 23 January, and the Marl Bed Flats trip on 25 January.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of December 2014)

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'December is when the holiday season really heats up just as the weather, at least in the northern hemisphere, takes a turn for the colder. Fortunately for Mike and I, we are in Costa Rica avoiding the cold weather and enjoying some amazing birds! Mike’s Best Bird of the Weekend, featured in the picture above, was one of a pair of Emerald Tanagers that gave crippling views at Arenal Observatory Lodge.

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Pied Oystercatcher family starts to disperse

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'I mentioned last week t hat the large Pied Oystercatcher family that had successfully raised three chicks this year for the first time may soon become a smaller family group. The three juveniles are over three months old and independent, but were still roosting and feeding with their parents on Wednesday 3rd December. They were wandering further apart and I knew that it would not be long before the family group became smaller.

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