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Winter in Albert Park, Melbourne

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When we spent a few weeks in Melbourne in the summer of 2015, which was February, I would often walk to Albert Park. It remains a good location for observing birds close to the city and easily accessible by public transport. You can find out more about the research here.

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Duncan Road birding

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Our trip out to Wolfe Creek Crater had not been a planned side-track, but we had done some research on the Duncan Road before we set off. Azure Kingfisher -300th bird for 2015! There were dozens of Crimson Finch as we pulled up on the grassy edges and further exploration found the very rare and beautiful Gouldian Finch. Crimson Finch.

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Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

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Barker, and Carroll Henderson is a well-researched, copiously illustrated, engaging study of bird feeding practices, personalities, inventions marketing, and companies that developed in the United States from the late 19th century to the present day, with a little bit of Canada, Europe, and South America thrown in. Baicich, Margaret A.

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The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area

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The capital is San Juan, an important center of Caribbean culture and transportation. SOPI) is the leading ornithological organization and it performs research, education, and outreach. Much of the research regarding Caribbean ecology and ornithology has been conducted in Puerto Rico. Research is ongoing.