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Why Do I Keep a Neighborhood Bird List?

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Each time, a small notebook tagged along with me, and I would note the bird species I spotted, then put it away. As we kept paddling, I continued, “It helps me remember when birds come and when they leave. Perhaps most importantly, I conclude, I keep track of the birds I see because I like to, because it’s fun.

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The Birds of Washington, DC

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There are a lot of birds in Washington, DC. Oh sure, you can go to Rock Creek Park or the Tidal Basin to seek out living avian species, or visitors can head to the Smithsonian museums for a dose of past and present bird lore from all over the world. In early June, I took note of each museum bird I spotted. An original John J.

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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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The chapter titles of Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds represent both ends of the spectrum: “A World Full of Poisons,” “Malaria,” “Forest Intruders,” “Lead Shock,” “Shot.” ” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of January 2019)

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I’m still saying Happy New Year to people… Corey had an easy choice for his Best Bird of the Weekend. After Corey bragged to me about this bird, I realized I hadn’t seen an owl yet this year. Conditions were good Sunday evening for a run to Nations Road IBA to catch the Short-eared Owl gloaming. How about you?

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Urban birds, urban birding… is there a future?

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White-tailed Eagles normally take flight silently, yet, while checking some Common Starlings and hoping for Rosy Starlings , I heard a few noisy wing-beats, enough to turn and see a young eagle flying with a wing tag. Hidden from my view, it stood on a nearby tree and if it weren’t for those clumsy beats, I wouldn’t have noticed it.

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What is the National Bird of Nicaragua?

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? Nicaragua is not the only country to have the Turquoise-browed Motmot as its national bird.

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What is the National Bird of Denmark?

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / What is the National Bird of Denmark? What is the National Bird of Denmark? It is no wonder that the ugly duckling grew up to be the national bird of Denmark.

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