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Kirtland’s Warbler in Central Park

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Second, the Kirtland’s Warbler was the last “eastern warbler” I needed to see not just in the United States but in New York State. Third, Kirtland’s Warbler has only recently made the New York State checklist with two sightings in 2014. ( It was like being at a sporting event!

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Birding Chongming Island in summer

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This would have allowed you to summarize your experience in sentences such as “A total of 98 boluses regurgitated by 52 chicks aged 1 day to 11 days after hatching form the sample and are shown to contain 323 food items.” It concludes that human activity influences the breeding activity of the lapwing. End of side note.

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

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What events transpire miles away that make a certain destination attractive to birds and wildlife in one way or another? This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation. These Blasts From The Past What is a Phoebe? Wicked, right?

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Birding and Safari-ing South Africa with the ABA

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There were birders from a wide cross-section of the United States: Colorado, Ohio, Idaho, Iowa, Wyoming, Washington State, Pennsylvania, New York State, New Jersey, California, Texas, Florida. The small group was a good counterpart to the large, convivial ABA Safari group of 98 birders.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.”

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Birds in Winter: A Book Review, Written in Winter

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The seasonal life of one bird species is complex; life cycle events like aging, breeding, molt, and migration are intricately tied to habitat, food availability, genetic ‘instincts,’ hours of daylight, and weather. But a lot will be new, particularly the many studies that prove these are real changes supported by hard data.

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Hong Kong Trip Report: February 2014

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The Bird Watching Society meets just about every weekend, so birders should check their activities calendar for scheduled events. While I only dedicated part of my time to scheduled birding events, I always had my bins handy. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. Said thrush. Always be birding.

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