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Foundational Work

10,000 Birds

Another sign of progress here, is that Chester Lamb has now dropped to #7 in the list of Michoacán’s all-time birders. Well, Chester Lamb was a researcher for University of California, Berkeley… who died in 1965. Now, however, we may have 100 contributors for the state by as early as April or May each year.

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There’s a bear! There’s a bear!

10,000 Birds

Like many others, this village was totally abandoned and only recently repopulated, with a current population of only 18 people. The cuisine was magnificent, especially lamb. The bear walks are relatively easy and, while possible in sneakers, some light ankle-support hiking shoes might be preferable. Also, trekking poles proved useful.

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