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7 State Parks for Fall Colors and Birding

10,000 Birds

There are 2,037 acres to explore, including miles of abandoned logging roads and hiking trails. Unicoi State Park & Lodge, Georgia. Appalachian cove forests dominate this park, which is surrounded by the northern portion of the Cherokee National Forest. Barred Owl. Photo by © Mike Blevins. Red Crossbill. Photo by © Michael Todd.

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Introduction to Winter Sparrows of South Florida

10,000 Birds

Like Savannah Sparrow, the type specimen of Swamp Sparrow was collected in Georgia. The three most common species by far are Savannah Sparrow , Grasshopper Sparrow , and Swamp Sparrow.

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The Sibley Guide to Birds, Second Edition: A Review of an Iconic Guide in a New Edition

10,000 Birds

When my friend Victoria, who lives in Georgia and who is an avid birder but who is not an avid reader of blogs and social media, asked me “Should I buy the new Sibley? Sometimes it takes an unexpected question. Is it different from the old Sibley?” I realized that I was writing this review all wrong.