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A Northern Wheatear in New York

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But that is what happened on Tuesday evening and I had to suffer the email reports, pictures, and facebook status updates of New York State birders who were fortunate enough to see a Northern Wheatear , a bird I had never seen in North America, at the Croton Train Station in Westchester County. And I even got to work on time!

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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

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The one downside: they make your feet incredibly stinky, but if that’s what I must suffer for foot comfort, so be it. Even if your birding trip is June, even if you’re going to be in Central America–always pack a pair of gloves. They have great arch support and toe protection and are great for hiking.

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