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What is the National Bird of Estonia?

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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 ! 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 !

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Twitching

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My second twitch, during the winter of 2011, was also in the area of McArthur where an American Tree Sparrow ( Spizella arborea ) was spotted during a Christmas Bird Count. I make this statement with this addendum; I would not post the location of a species that could be targeted during hunting season.

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Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Conservation / Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas By Mike • March 16, 2011 • 2 comments Tweet Share The U.S. More important, they WANT your feedback!

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The Atlas of Birds: Diversity, Behavior, and Conservation – A Book Review

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And so, I learn from this page that each bird’s scientific name is unique, a combination of its genus and species names. In the earlier chapters, the maps illustrate bird species distribution. We are a BirdLife Species Champion!) Princeton University Press, 2011. Paperback, 144 pages, $22.95 (retail).

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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By Julie • March 14, 2011 • 18 comments Tweet Share ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public comment on a proposal to hunt sandhill cranes in Kentucky. Initiating a hunting season on a large, charismatic species like a crane is no way to resuscitate hunting. Sandhill Crane Hunt in Kentucky?!

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Come@Me: Watching Gulls is for Weirdos

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Not even 60 species worldwide? In 2011 I tried to reach the marketing department of Zeiss to sell them the centenary campaign idea, but found deaf ears and no answer.). There are some 56-57 species worldwide which hardly presents a challenge. Who is eyeing gulls? I sure didn’t, for many years. Too simple. White and grey?

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Comebackers

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For mankind to snatch away a species’ very existence is wrong on so many levels that I can’t begin to explain them. However, despite our best efforts to wipe them off the face of the earth, some of the more vulnerable species have managed to hang on. this species breeds. Here are some U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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