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Birding at the Tip of Florida: A Bit of Everything

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In this article, we will touch upon the high diversity of passerines that either winter or migrate through southeastern Florida, the dynamics of bird colonization by both natural range expansions and introductions, and the large number of strays that show up annually from the Caribbean, the north, and the west.

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The Changing Fortunes of Europe’s Vultures – Part 1

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Pu blishing papers, articles, and books on birds aside, Clive is also a keen bird photographer. Griffon Vultures have a long breeding season. Isn’t it a bit late to breed? Why bother with such a risky journey if you aren’t going to breed? The chicks need six months to develop so the adults lay their eggs in January.

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The Fate of the Florida Anis

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Also in this article, a few brief notes on the occurrence of Groove-billed and Greater Ani in the sunshine state. According to the Florida Breeding Bird Atlas, the first confirmed breeding record was in Miami in July of 1938. What happened to the anis?

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