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Honestly, How Much Could It Rain?

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My camera and binoculars, protected by the light coat I had packed, were wet but fully functional. The Red-winged Blackbirds were wet. I had thought that my camera use on two previous neighborhood outings was not enough to demand recharging its battery. But I went through some anxiety concerning those. I was wrong.

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Veraguan Mango – Panama's ex-endemic

10,000 Birds

Hiking For The Heck of It Reason To Become a Bird Watcher #1: No Batteries Required Welcome Wednesday: Musings on a Big Year About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. These Blasts From The Past What’s In A Name?

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