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Welcome to Come@Me Week

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For example, you will find no one arguing for outdoor cats, drunk driving on a twitch, or rooting for the New York Mets. 1PM – Clare: Cameras with AA Batteries are the Best. 7PM – Jochen: Spring Sparrows are Way Cooler than Spring Warblers. That said, we don’t think any of our post topics are beyond the pale.

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Veraguan Mango – Panama's ex-endemic

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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? Wicked, right?

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The Future of Birding Field Guides is Digital

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Where do you charge your batteries in Namibia’s Kaokoveld during a longer trip away from lodges and hotels? Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Where is your internet access along the upper reaches of the Rio Negro? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.