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10,000 Birds goes eBirding – Part II

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As devoted readers of 10,000 Birds know , the writers contribute checklists to a joint eBird account called the “ 10,000 Birds Collaborative.”. Many of the states with more than 200 species are home to contributors and/or have destination birding locations and/or are popular places generally.

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Parks and Public Lands Win at the Polls

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Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment. The post Parks and Public Lands Win at the Polls appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Below are highlights from across the country where conservation and stewardship won the day! American Oystercatcher. Photo by © Michael Todd. Renewable Energy Standards Initiative. Northern Harrier. Connecticut.

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Top 25 National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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Many were specifically established for migratory birds and are strategically positioned along one of the four major North American migration flyways. Others were established to protect specific bird species or subspecies. As a result, there are excellent birding hotspots in the system. Desert NWR (Nevada). Billy Frank Jr.

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10,000 Birds goes eBirding

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Since 2016, writers at 10,000 Birds have been contributing checklists to a joint eBird account called the “10,000 Birds Collaborative.” The writers at 10,000 Birds span the globe, but I am particularly interested in the lists for the United States, as that is my “beat.” For the United States, there is also a state list.

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Duck Stamps and the Best National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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Birders have been encouraged by the American Birding Association and others to buy Federal Duck Stamps. The argument is straightforward: birders (and others, including hunters) buy stamps and the federal government turns around and obtains important bird habitat. In June, the 2018-2019 Federal Duck Stamp was released. And the U.S.

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