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The Birds of March Madness

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Among the “First Four” games, the LIU-Brooklyn Blackbirds faced the squad from James Madison University. At least one local European Starling decided to cheer on the Blackbirds at University of Dayton Arena in Ohio, flying around the court and even touching down on the hardwood before perching in the rafters. *For

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Great Miami Winter Bird Count 2015

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For many in the birding community, Miami is a destination meant only for ticking off ABA-countable exotics such as Spot-breasted Oriole or Red-whiskered Bulbul. We recorded 17 Short-tailed Hawks this past weekend, a winter specialty in Miami-Dade. Song Sparrow is a genuine rarity in Miami-Dade. This bird was a life bird for him!

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Jamaica Birding Trip 2013 Part 1

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One of the perks about living in Miami is that plane tickets to the bird-rich Caribbean, Central, and South America are often cheaper than going to places like Arizona, Colorado, or California. Like magic, a dark bird flew into a tall tree right beside the road. I fumbled for my camera and began taking shots of it before it flew off.

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Anhinga Trail at Dawn — a Wildlife Spectacle

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A flock of Red-winged Blackbirds , over a thousand strong, fly overhead in several waves towards their feeding grounds. However, this brief burst of activity sets the tone for the rest of the birding day in the Everglades or southern Miami-Dade as how can one not be impressed by the shear number and variety of wetland birds as a birder?

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Veraguan Mango – Panama's ex-endemic

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Like when Cleveland local Lebron James showed up in Miami and started playing basketball for the Heat. The question is if the reverse situation occurs (we are still waiting the Melodius Blackbirds!). The same can be said of endemic basketball players and their patriotic fans. have found their way to Costa Rica.

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Combined Beat list for 2016

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Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. Chinese Blackbird – Turdus mandarinus. US-FL-Miami-5801 SW 137th Ave – 25.7129x-80.4144. US-FL-Miami-Olympic Park – 8520 SW 152nd Ave – 25.6870x-80.4412. US-FL-Miami-Olympic Park – 8520 SW 152nd Ave – 25.6870x-80.4412. 01 Jan 2016.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. Chinese Blackbird – Turdus mandarinus. US-FL-Miami-5801 SW 137th Ave – 25.7129x-80.4144. US-FL-Miami-Olympic Park – 8520 SW 152nd Ave – 25.6870x-80.4412. US-FL-Miami-Olympic Park – 8520 SW 152nd Ave – 25.6870x-80.4412. 04 Apr 2016.

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