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Pied Oystercatchers breeding in Broome

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One particular bird in our area is at least 24 years old and has maintained the same territory for many years. Some birds have given up their territories and/or their partners over the years that we have been observing them, though. Pied Oystercatcher family. Pied Oystercatcher family looking for food.

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Pied Oystercatcher parenting

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There was little movement by the family during the heat of the day except to fly to the shoreline for a drink and to cool their feet. They sheltered the chicks under their wings and when there are only two chicks one parent can do this, but with three it seems to be more of a shared duty.

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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

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I’ve been fortunate to encounter many owls in my birding life, sometimes because I’m looking for them, sometimes happily by happenstance. It’s also about human-owl interaction on an individual level and a wider sociocultural level, and ultimately how we can use all this for habitat and bird conservation.

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Winter Wood-Warblers in Southeast Florida

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Corey was lucky enough to meet Carlos while birding in Ecuador , where Carlos was dragooned into accompanying the horde of Queens birders for the day, an encounter that somehow didn’t turn him off of all things New York. If you have been out birding in southeast Florida there is a good chance that you have run into him in the field.

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Sydney Harbour National Park

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In the more sheltered areas the heathland is given over to eucalyptus forests. The park has a range of birds that are very typical to coastal heathlands. New Holland Honeyeater ( Phylidonyris novaehollandiae ) There are plenty of other small birds. And a blaze of wildlflowers too.

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Mega Rarity Tour of New Zealand – Extinction Special

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I’ve decided to get into the bird tour business. Get up early, point at lots of birds, go back to the hotel for celebratory wine. If any birds give trouble just make up an answer, then say it with confidence. Guaranteed to produce birds you’ve never seen before or your money back! I can’t lose.