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Birding at the Tip of Florida: A Bit of Everything

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Sure, Miami and the Florida Keys do not boast any endemics ( ‘Cape Sable’ Seaside Sparrow is close) at the species level. Magnolia Warbler is an annual winter resident in small numbers in Miami-Dade, FL. . Many visitors who come through Orlando or Tampa see maybe eight or ten species on a winter trip.

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The Warbler Duo of Florida’s Mangroves

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Although both species are widespread in North America as breeders in shrubby edge habitats, that is not the case in the southern half of the sunshine state (the more northerly race of Prairie Warbler is an uncommon breeder in the panhandle). Everyone, I would like you to meet the ‘Florida’ Prairie Warbler ( S.

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The Fate of the Florida Anis

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It is one of three species of ani ( Groove-billed and Greater Anis are the other two) and together form a unique branch in the cuckoo family. Smooth-billed Anis were relative newcomers as breeders to Florida, having only begun nesting since the 1930s. However, the true reason (or reasons) for their rapid decline remain a mystery.

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Timing is Everything: Spring & Summer South Florida Targets

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Before settling down and setting up breeding territories, both of these species can be somewhat sporadic and hard to pin down for a birding trip. Although arriving at around the same time, the departure dates for both of these species are quite different. Birds at sites such as small airports linger until the end of August.

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Combined Beat list for 2016

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. US-FL-Miami-5801 SW 137th Ave – 25.7129x-80.4144. US-FL-Miami-Olympic Park – 8520 SW 152nd Ave – 25.6870x-80.4412. Long Valley.

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Combined Beats’ list

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. US-FL-Miami-5801 SW 137th Ave – 25.7129x-80.4144. US-FL-Miami-Olympic Park – 8520 SW 152nd Ave – 25.6870x-80.4412. Long Valley.

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Combined Beats List – June 2016

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Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. 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.

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