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The Cry of the Curlew

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Here in the Brecks – an area of poor, sandy soils on the borders of Norfolk and Suffolk – we have a small but important breeding population. They favour the old heaths, but a number of pairs also breed on farmland. Brettenham Heath National Nature Reserve holds the highest density of nesting Curlews in the Brecks.

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What the rings reveal

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Black-tailed godwits winter in large numbers on the estuaries of both Norfolk and Suffolk, and we know that nearly all these birds breed in Iceland. In breeding plumage islandica godwits develop a deeper red plumage than their limosa cousins. Only when I downloaded my images did I spot the ring, which was clear and easy to read (2BAT).

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All Is Not Lost, Part II

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Having said all that, I’ll give some context by showing, once again, an image I included in my post just last week: This photo, downloaded from a birders’ chat, shows Lake Cuitzeo on Monday, February 5th. Both species can theoretically breed in central Mexico, but in my experience are almost exclusively winter visitors.

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Is the project of the very best field guides in the world dead?!?

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For species with more than one subspecies in the region, the separate resident/breeding ranges of the distinct subspecies are indicated on the map. The distribution maps are produced from the digitized maps compiled by BirdLife International and Lynx, which are then improved with local input from the authors.

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The Western Tanager Ranges Farther North Than Any Other Tanager

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They range farther north than any other tanager, arriving in California to breed usually in May. You can download their bird list here. We spotted this male at Lassen Volcanic National Park last weekend where the Western Tanager nests, usually 20 feet or higher in a conifer. Gotta love that flaming red head. And a look from behind.

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A Brant With Bling

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When I got home later that day I downloaded my photos and reported the band number to the feds , and then put the photos on the New York Birders Facebook page to ask if anyone knew what the weird little widget attached to the goose was. And, upon closer examination, it had a weird little device attached to the color band.

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Cat People VS Dog People

4 The Love Of Animals

“Before bringing home a new pet, owners should research a breed’s energy level and temperament to make sure it matches up with the owners’ lifestyle.”. Royal Canin’s breed specific formulas are available at pet specialty stores such as PetSmart and PETCO, as well as independent pet stores nationwide. cats dogs'

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