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Cypriot Delights: Part I

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First recorded breeding on the island in 2013, this dove is now both widespread and common. They are very late breeders, as they feed their young on autumn migrants which they generally intercept out to sea. So too do Woodchat Shrikes, while Red-backed are only occasional breeders. It was strange to hear it here in Cyprus.

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Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of June 2013?

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Corey, on the other hand, will spend the weekend reveling in resident breeders all across New York State. Let me know if you’re catching any last vestiges of spring migration in your neck of the woods… Since migration is allegedly over, I’m going on strike until autumn. How about you?

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The Eurasian Collared-Dove Explosion: Coming to a Town Near You!

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In the mid-1970s, a local breeder was burglarized and a few of his birds escaped, after which the breeder released his remaining stock of about 50 birds 1. And the last one shows the stats from 2013 to the present. Like most dove species, Eurasian Collared-Doves are prolific breeders.

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Spring Has Sprung – Where Are the Migrants?

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Instead, the spring migration of 2013 has been largely a bust. While the winds and weather systems have conspired to keep the bulk of migrating birds west of New York City we have seen many of local breeders show up as expected. It is 6 May. It’s 6 May and I haven’t seen a Black-throated Green Warbler yet!

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Pukka’s Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs

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In Pukka’s Promise, Kerasote travels the dog world in Europe and throughout North America interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, and uses cutting-edge research to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. Just leave a comment on this post before midnight on March 1, 2013.

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Flock to Marion

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Birdlife South Africa has previously done two of these types of trips before, previously called Flock to Sea – Namibia in 2013 and Flock to Nowhere in 2017, in partnership with MSC Cruises. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. It is an extremely popular fundraising project with an almost cult-like following.

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Birding California: A Regional Primer

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2013 was a great year for finding massive rafts of storm-petrels off Bodega Bay and Half Moon Bay. 2013 saw impressive numbers of Buller’s Shearwaters off the coast as well, sometimes viewable from shore. Black-vented Shearwater can be abundant in southern California waters some years, as they have 2013-2014. Ventura, CA.