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JANUARY 2, 2017

I saw 425 in 2016, 510 in 2015, 560 in 2014, 517 in 2013, 529 in 2012, 375 in 2011, 601 in 2010, 609 in 2009, 313 in 2008, and 459 in 2007. That I have trips to Puerto Rico, Austria, and the Bahamas planned in the first two months of the year makes me a bit more confident than usual that I can make it again this year.

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2017 Puerto Rico 2016 Austria 104

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APRIL 29, 2011

Since 1995 that same Estonian Ornithological Society has chosen a bird as the bird of the year and this year, 2011, it is the Barn Swallow ! Austria also so honors Hirundo rustica though that honor is watered down a bit by the national animal of Austria, which is the Golden Eagle.

Estonia 173

Estonia Austria Campaign Birds 173

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FEBRUARY 5, 2012

The Blackbird die-off that was observed in north-west Baden-Württemberg, neighbouring parts of Rheinland-Pfalz and southern Hessen in 2011 was caused by the Usutu Virus. The first detection outside Africa occurred in Vienna/Austria between 2001 and 2006. The Usutu Virus’ origins are in Africa south of the Sahara.

Germany 160

Germany Blackbirds 2006 Denmark 160

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MARCH 15, 2011

After meeting the woman of his dreams, he moved to Austria where he now has the coolest job in the world making awesome toys for birders ( Swarovski Optik product manager ). He also blogs for birdingblogs.com 19 Responses to “Polygynandry and the Alpine Accentor&# Corey Mar 15th, 2011 at 1:49 pm Nobody tell Daisy, OK?

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2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 215

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JULY 10, 2012

Image by Adam Riley Since 2011, the list of Critically Endangered species (meaning they are facing an extremely high risk of extinction) has risen from 189 to 197, and Endangered (facing a very high risk of extinction) from 381 to 389. An African Penguins strolls along Boulders Beach, Simonstown, South Africa.

Endangered Species 194

Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 194

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MARCH 1, 2011

After meeting the woman of his dreams, he moved to Austria where he now has the coolest job in the world making awesome toys for birders ( Swarovski Optik product manager ). Corey Mar 1st, 2011 at 10:41 pm @David Craig: Fixed! Two instances that I saw. “Weary of&# is saying almost exactly the wrong thing. Dale, cool post.

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Cats 2011 Costa Rica Deer 149