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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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The chapter titles of Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds represent both ends of the spectrum: “A World Full of Poisons,” “Malaria,” “Forest Intruders,” “Lead Shock,” “Shot.” Conservation. It’s not easy.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of April 2016)

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I don’t know which legislative branch to appeal to, but there ought to be a law that mandates life birds on a birder’s birthday. Fortunately, Conesus Lake holds all manner of superb waterfowl, including more Common Loons in breeding plumage than I’ve ever seen at one time. What was your best bird of the weekend?

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of June 2016)

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June in the Northern Hemisphere brings birds on their breeding grounds, some still frisky and others settled down taking care of their chicks. From a birding perspective, this month offers an abundance of excitement. Lots of breeding songbirds live in those gorgeous woods, including several Hooded Warblers !

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What Birds Will Get Me To 300 In Queens?

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Few experiences birding get me more excited than adding a new bird to my Queens list. My latest addition, a Parasitic Jaeger off the coast, finally got me to my 289th bird, well over a year since I got my 279th. The first time I did this I accidentally added twelve birds to my list before reviewing it.

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An April Weekend of New York City Birding

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Of course, that is just my perspective and I have been known to think that birds that don’t show up until May are late if they aren’t here by mid-April. I tend to get angry when I have not seen the number of birds I think I should have and when I am angry I type fast and crazily. Besides, suffering brings birds, right?

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Cape May Warbler Dendroica tigrina

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The Cape May Warbler is an outstanding bird and an outing that includes one is almost undoubtedly considered successful. I was fortunate enough to spot the individual in this post at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge where it was foraging in bushes and small trees between four and fifteen off of the ground.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

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All the local avian characters have been extra-antsy despite the weather, all contending for best bird of the weekend. What was your best bird of the weekend? Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of March 2011?

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