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Common Hedgerow Birds of Costa Rica

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They can’t provide the same ecosystem value as natural forest and woodland but in places intensely modifed by people, hedges are vital sanctuaries for birds and other wildlife. In keeping with the depauperate biodiversity of open fields, such scraggly hedgerows host very few birds. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker.

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Seaside Sparrows Feeding Young at Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, Two Mile Unit

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Last weekend we had an extended family weekend at a beach house in Wildwood, New Jersey, just north of Cape May. Well, not just at a salt marsh but at the Seaside Sparrows that make their living there, at least in the warmer months. This heavily cropped shot shows just how many bugs these birds could carry at one time.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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The general public is out and about, birds and animals are raising their young, and human/wildlife interaction is at its peak. A robot that feeds baby birds so I can take a nap,” wrote Jodi in Massachusetts. “A That more rehab centers would accept non-natives, like pigeons house sparrows, and starlings,” wrote Charis in Oregon.

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American Pipit at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

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The American Pipit ( Anthus rubescens ) is described as a slim-billed, sparrow-like bird of open country. This bird was visiting Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge when I photographed it from the photo blind there two years ago. Birding American Pipit pipits Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge'

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Birders As Family

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What is up with the birding community in the northern part of the US recently? The event brings in people of color in the birding world and we engage in discussion to find out why birding is a bit white in nature and what we can do to be more inclusive. The 2012 event was held at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

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Urban Birding in Costa Rica

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Lots of birds, a lot of really cool birds! However, as with many other places throughout the globe, this small country also has its fair share of urban wildlife. Our birding was particularly productive for the Central Valley but still gives an idea of what can be found in and near urban areas of Costa Rica.

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Nisqually Delta Wildlife Refuge

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The last weekend of January found me in the frosty Pacific Northwest, meeting some long over due work and family obligations. This is not to say that there wasn’t a little birding time snuck in here and there. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. Sit, relax and enjoy the surrounding areas full of birds and wonderful bird sounds.

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