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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the “Rufa” population of Red Knot ( Calidris canutus rufa ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). migration corridors from Argentina in the Southern tip of South America to Canada. Perhaps the most important threat to the Red Knot is climate change.

Endangered Species 160

Endangered Species Protection Delaware Species 160

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Finally, the exotic Island snail occurs in Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia where they are consumed by Snail Kites there (the Snail Kite occur throughout South America, the Everglade Snail Kite is a sub-species). Exotic apple snail (left) and native apple snail (right) Photo: The Pomacea Project.

Florida 227

Florida South America Eggs Bolivia 227

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AUGUST 20, 2013

They breed on a number of basaltic lakes in southwestern Argentina, and it is not entirely clear where they all winter, but some wintering Hooded Grebes have been found outside their breeding range (and a few none-breeding birds have been found year round at two locations on the Atlantic, apparently).

2010 205

2010 South America 2011 Argentina 205

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

Red Junglefowl by Mike Bergin Clare Kines chose an egg as his Best Bird of the Year. Mid-winter, low sun occasionally blotted by deep, rain-filled cloud, a stiff breeze plays a constant tune in the masts and wires of the assembled fishing fleet in the small, natural rocky harbour nestled on the Irish coast. And, no, I am not kidding.

2012 153

2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 153

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

April’s number are below; 11 countries were visited by 9 beats; Australia, USA, UK, India, Serbia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand and Argentina. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jodrey State Fish Pier. Uzdin fish farm (Private access, must have permission to enter). Baranda fish farm.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100