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Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State

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Here’s hoping this bird makes it back to its home turf to breed and comes back to spend another winter in New York State! It has now returned to seek revenge and wreak havoc in Ontario county before moving on to New York City. Why so serious, Corey? Mwahahahahaaaaar!

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

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The Great Egret was in breeding plumage and courtship posture–bright lime green lores, head bending down and then snapping up, long, impossibly delicate plumes waving over its body as if possessed by independent spirits. Treaties trump state laws. Congress and Senate who recognized the need to protect the birds.