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In Search of New York’s Breeding Birds

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The next hour plus netted me a host of other species, including my two other targets, Virginia Rail and Common Gallinule. As always, the woods around the marsh were busy with breeders setting up shop. I was home by noon after what was undoubtedly my most successful search for some of New York’s coolest breeding birds ever!

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Least Bittern at Arshamomaque Preserve

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When birders way out on the east end of Long Island reported breeding Least Bitterns at Arshamomaque Preserve in the town of Southold, my interest was momentarily piqued but I figured that I wouldn’t have time to go looking for them what with work and family obligations. The last one were breeders also, at Massapequa Preserve. ).

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Getting a Kitten from Kansas

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I am no fan of breeders, I'll admit it. I think there are many disreputable breeders, I think they are increasing a bloated supply of pets, and I think there are many purebreds already available from shelters. I also know there are people who want to buy from a breeder and no one else. Tags: breeders.

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