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Drones: The Next Thing Birders Will Be Arguing About

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I work part-time for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and here are some stunning views of our very urban park along the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities in Minnesota: This video is not only remarkable for the views, but also the places they take the small drone–behind waterfalls, are you kidding me?

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When Feeding Birds Runs Amuck

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The area has a law in place to prevent attracting deer, you can have a bird feeder, but you can’t offer food on the ground. Granted, the law is written poorly, but the man was given several warnings and insisted on feeding birds on the ground and attracted huge flocks of ducks and no doubt raccoons at night.

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Collaborative List – October 2018

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It is also a month when the Law of Diminishing Returns over-took itself. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. The beats have now contributed more checklists than birds. This is inevitable even when the beats are so spread out. Melbourne hike #1. 24 Apr 2018.

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Combined Beats List – June 2016

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The law of diminishing returns brings the inevitability of repeat sightings and has checked the momentum of the combined beats’ list for June. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. As at June 30 th , it stands at 1796. Reva–Reva Lake. 12 Apr 2016.

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