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King of Kings

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They migrate through Central America and winter in South America, apparently almost entirely east of the Andes. This is no mere functional protection of the nesting area from injurious invasion. Eastern Kingbirds breed across the eastern United States and much of southern Canada. It is the heady wine of victory.

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Reminders and Perils of Fall Migration in Costa Rica

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In Costa Rica, it’s also happening, not as in full force mode as the temperate north but that will change in a month when we see thousands of Eastern Wood-pewees , flocks of Eastern Kingbirds , and other species hurrying their way to South America. Habitat for migrants and a rare endemic burned for planting with a monoculture.

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We’re Not Racists, So Why Aren’t There More Birders Of Color?

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btw, I promote equality in all ways, but I don’t bend over backwards protecting any either.&# I travel more than the average bear and I can say that unless I’m in Central America…TSA agents are a mixed bag of race. Ever wonder what ethnicities have the highest crime rates? you guessed it.

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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Found throughout South America in ever-dwindling numbers these extremely beautiful birds – threatened by habitat destruction and collection for the wild bird trade – are often difficult to see and hard to find.

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