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New York State Big Year?

10,000 Birds

That made me wonder why someone would put so much energy into a species that is regular in New York and not a lifer. As of Friday, 11 May, Anthony had already seen 283 species in New York State, a blistering and likely record-setting pace ( Richard Fried is the current record-holder with 352 species seen in 2011 ).

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Our Best Birds of 2020

10,000 Birds

Redgannet, you’ll have to come visit New York City sometime soon. Common Cuckoo is a fascinating bird, an obligate parasitic breeder that employs numerous strategies, including fraud and murder, to survive. I’m sure once we get a vaccine that I can show you something better than a Black Kite ! Clare (and Grant!)

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