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MARCH 9, 2011

The little stiff-tails are almost year-round at Jamaica Bay though almost all leave to breed in the summer and in the depths of winter, when the ponds are almost completely frozen, they tend to head for open water. Corey Mar 10th, 2011 at 6:59 pm Ruddy Ducks are great little ducks, wherever they show up. Thanks, Corey!

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Ducks 2011 Jamaica Deer 152

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MARCH 3, 2011

Though breeding grounds for neotropical migrants get the bulk of attention in North America wintering grounds are just as critical, and any news about land being preserved as wintering habitat for the Cerulean Warbler is wonderful. Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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Colombia 2011 Deer Brazil 145

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MARCH 2, 2011

Being winter, this bird is in non-breeding plumage with more brown upper parts and lacking the white face it acquires in its aternate (breeding) plumage. Mar 2nd, 2011 at 3:03 pm What a fortuitous stop Larry! Corey Mar 2nd, 2011 at 7:57 pm These shots are great. Dawn Fine Mar 4th, 2011 at 8:31 pm Nice shots Larry!

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Wildlife 2011 Sacramento Jordan 155

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MARCH 15, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Crossley Giveaway Reminder Crossley Giveaway Reminder By Mike • March 15, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share Actually, we’re not giving away Richard Crossley himself, but rather his exceptional ID Guide.

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Deer 2011 New York New York Times 124

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MARCH 8, 2011

• Explore These Related Posts Cow Birds Half Hardy I Am Heron, Hear Me Roar Good Gully: A Birder’s Oddity The Magenta’s Petrels.Or 2 Responses to “Thrashing XXX&# thainamu Mar 8th, 2011 at 1:27 pm I heard and saw one of these recently when I went on a bird-watching vacation in southeast Arizona.

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2011 Tucson Arizona Deer 140

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MARCH 2, 2011

To enter this excellent giveaway all you have to do is write a single, four-sentence paragraph explaining what Brazilian bird you would most like to see and why and email that paragraph to me at 10000birdsblogger AT gmail DOT com under the subject line “Brazil Giveaway&# by midnight on Thursday, 11 March 2011.

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Brazil Wildlife 2011 Deer 183

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MARCH 8, 2011

2 Responses to “Terrifying Truth about Crow Intelligence&# Jochen Mar 9th, 2011 at 6:09 am Their intelligence goes even further, and researchers have shown that Ravens master a feat that even 6 to 7 year old (human) children usually can’t accomplish: they can analyze what someone else knows / can know and act accordingly.

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2011 Deer New York Owls 151

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MARCH 20, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Autumn colours Autumn colours By Clare M • March 20, 2011 • 5 comments Tweet Share As you all get ready for the onset of spring in the northern hemisphere we are heading into autumn. I am a man.

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2011 Australia Deer China 150

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MARCH 6, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Orange-headed Thrush Orange-headed Thrush By Redgannet • March 6, 2011 • 18 comments Tweet Share The Orange-headed Thrush , Zoothera citrinus, is common across much of India and south-east Asia. Great shots!

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2011 Deer India New York 186

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MARCH 13, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Bufflehead in Flight Bufflehead in Flight By Corey • March 13, 2011 • 8 comments Tweet Share Bufflehead are one of our most amusing ducks. Mar 14th, 2011 at 8:50 am [.] Beautiful. The name says it all.

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2011 Ducks Deer New York 150

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MARCH 16, 2011

By March though Scandinavian Rock Pipit begins to show some changes into breeding plumage and outs itself as a migrant rather than a resident. • Explore These Related Posts First Phoebe of 2011 Duck Migration Review of Gulf Crossing Cold Front Connecticut in Carolina (or how migrants surprise us).Or Get yours today!

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2011 Deer Fish New York 154

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MARCH 6, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Trips / A long way from nowhere A long way from nowhere By Clare M • March 6, 2011 • 5 comments Tweet Share Once again this week we have been restricted on our movements due to the weather. And I like shorebirds. .&#

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2011 Australia Deer New York 145

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MARCH 19, 2011

Outside of the tropics, nesting would usually take place in the spring (in the southern hemisphere, spring and the height of the breeding season occurs before Christmas); these pictures were taken in March as the weather in Cape Town is beginning to cool. A multi-part trip report from Cape Town can be found at Redgannet, March 2011.

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2011 Deer Africa Peru 166

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MARCH 11, 2011

Brown Pelicans , and the northernmost Brown Booby breeding colony on this side of the Pacific. Ringer Gannets and Boobies (Sulidae) Black-and-white gannets breed on the cold, rocky coasts of the northern and southern oceans. Corey Mar 12th, 2011 at 11:45 am Excellent post, as usual, David. I shall not tolerate such nonsense.

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2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 154

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MARCH 2, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Petrel Paradise Petrel Paradise By Duncan • March 2, 2011 • 4 comments Tweet Share I’ve mentioned before that New Zealand is a great place for enjoying petrels. That is all. I want to see prions someday.

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New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 175

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MARCH 10, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birding / Half Hardy Half Hardy By Nate • March 10, 2011 • 2 comments Tweet Share This past Monday I was running around with my son in my backyard after work. Instead I saw a flash of orange. Thanks for visiting!

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North Carolina 2011 St. Louis Baltimore 140

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MARCH 4, 2011

It is also familiar at inland sites in winter, especially reservoirs and refuse tips, and breeds in the relatively-Northerly regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Yellow-Legged Gull These gulls breed around the Mediterranean and have yellow, rather than flesh-coloured legs. Get yours today!

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2011 Cyprus Deer Species 157

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MARCH 5, 2011

Breeding behaviour and plumage was very apparent, but John Wise , an ex-pat Brit now resident in Orlando, told me that the birds’ activities had been held up for a couple of weeks during a cold snap that saw frosts in Florida. 3 Responses to “Getting out of line&# Rick Wright Mar 5th, 2011 at 1:27 pm Enjoyed this.

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2011 Alligators Florida Deer 117

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MARCH 8, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida By James • March 8, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by shorebirds.

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Florida South Africa 2011 Africa 194

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MARCH 9, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Beautiful Blue Backyard Bird Beautiful Blue Backyard Bird By Jochen • March 10, 2011 • 9 comments Tweet Share There is a lot of whining associated with colours and Europe’s birds. They’re Back!

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2011 Birds Deer Europe 164

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MARCH 13, 2011

She also monitors Pied Oystercatchers breeding along a 23km stretch of beach by bicycle and on foot. 8 Responses to “Sea Snakes of Northern Australia&# tai haku Mar 13th, 2011 at 8:15 am Awesome post Clare. Renato Mar 13th, 2011 at 8:20 am What amazing snakes and great photos. Jochen Mar 15th, 2011 at 4:19 am YES!!!

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Australia 2011 Sharks Deer 151

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MARCH 21, 2011

Here’s hoping this bird makes it back to its home turf to breed and comes back to spend another winter in New York State! 7 Responses to “Lewis’s Woodpecker in New York State&# Jochen Mar 22nd, 2011 at 4:18 am This bird is too good even by your standards. Corey Mar 22nd, 2011 at 5:38 am I agree. I disapprove.

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New York Woodpeckers Jordan 2011 198

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MARCH 20, 2011

Over the winter, the universe lost four whooping cranes to what appears to be recreational shooting: three gunned down together in Georgia on December 30, 2010, and another in Alabama on January 28, 2011. Another 170 are in captivity, many of them breeding stock for reintroduction efforts. Bill Webb Mar 20th, 2011 at 6:54 pm Done!

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2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 243

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MARCH 12, 2011

Not to mention, its brilliantly bulbous crimson throat, bloated during breeding season must be a sight! 5 Responses to “Most Wanted Birds in Brazil&# Duncan Mar 12th, 2011 at 7:38 pm Clearly Jan and I need to organise an expedition to rediscover the Kinglet Calyptura. The Magnificent Frigatebird is the bird I would want to see.

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Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 210