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we learn) that are home to coveted boreal species, breeding wood-warblers, and two species of Grouse. There is no place that compares to Maine with its rocky shorelines, freezing waters populated by wintering alcids, offshore islands filled with nesting Atlantic Puffins, mixed and boreal forests (the most forested state in the U.S.,

Los Angeles 194

Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 194

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MAY 7, 2019

Essay #158, “Things Birders Do: Big Years,” starts with the writer’s observation of a Barn Owl and then defines a Big Year, surprisingly celebrating it as opportunities for solitary introspection. .” The essays are arranged in thematic order grouped in six sections: “Spark Bird!” He received a B.A.

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Birds North America Breeding America 115

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MARCH 8, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or These Blasts From The Past ‘The Big Year’ has a bird blogger? The street is then stained with blobs of pecan oil. Thanks for visiting! Wicked, right?

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2011 Deer New York Owls 151

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JULY 21, 2014

Monk Parakeet is the only parrot species that builds its own nest. These are extremely large stick structures (some articles compare the largest ones to the size of a car) that are usually populated by multiple breeding pairs in separate chambers. Not many survive, and very few flourish. The answer lies in the nests. And cell towers.

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Chicago New York City New York Illinois 199

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This means, amongst other things, that Nightjars and Potoos are still between owls and trogons and not following cuckoos, which really seems more appropriate to me.). So, we find out that that White-fronted Parrot looks similar to Yellow-lored Parrot, except that White-fronted has red lores and lacks the dark ear patch.

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El Salvador America Costa Rica Honduras 232

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AUGUST 5, 2012

Just keep an eye out for the Barred Owl perched on a Mini Cooper and that is where you will find him. Orange-winged Parrot Spring and Summer By just getting out of my car near the entrance to the park, I can usually already hear the melodic songs of Northern Cardinals and various migrant passerines at this time of year.

Miami 161

Miami Florida Birds Pelicans 161

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

This year I watched them from the day they arrived , until two chicks successfully hatched, the northernmost breeding record for the species. White-tailed Tropicbird by Nathan Swick Renato chose an impressive parrot: Birding is a wonderful experience in itself. What’s not to like about an owl that lives underground?

2011 181

2011 Birds South Korea North Dakota 181

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JANUARY 10, 2016

Few things can spell out “winter birding” as poetically as the sighting of a rare northern owl that has more or less unexpectedly found its way to southern, more balmy environs. A “winter owl” however has little meaning to German birders for two simple reasons (and male smew aren’t one of them).

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Germany Owls 2013 2006 102

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MAY 5, 2020

When you review the system, it makes perfect sense: falcons are placed with hawks, nightjars are next to owls, and grebes are close to ducks, rather than separated from them by quail and grouse. Then again, try explaining to a new birder why falcons come after woodpeckers and before parrots!

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North America America Hawaii Birds 207

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MARCH 3, 2020

The source of this ranking, BirdLife International, lists Bolivia as currently having 1,439 bird species, including 18 breeding endemics. Like most maps, colors are used to indicate seasonal status (breeding resident, Austral migrant/visitor, Boreal migrant, etc.). Distribution maps are also different from other field guides.

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Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 172

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Black-winged Lovebird Another endemic now shared with Eritrea, this cute little parrot is not uncommon in forest edges and woodlands, even occurring in towns and cities. Flocks of cheerful birds frequent caves and cliffs where they breed. Addis Ababa is a reliable stake-out! This image was taken in Lalibela.

Ethiopia 267

Ethiopia Eritrea Africa Mammals 267

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

There are 28 chapters—“Waders,” “Large Waterside Birds,” “Owls and nightjars,” “Birds of prey” (pulling together vultures, hawks and falcons), “Aerial feeders” (swifts, swallows, martins), etc.—plus Britain’s Birds is organized in a very loose taxonomic order, with priority given to grouping together birds that are perceived as similar.

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Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 143

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Unlike most field guides, the maps are large and specific, indicating permanent, winter, and summer ranges by color swatch; summer, winter, and all seasons dispersal routes by colored lines, and irregular breeding sites by shape and color.

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North America Birds Mississippi Bald Eagle 190

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The guide covers the all–1194 species in the Species Accounts, including 959 native breeding species, 219 Nearctic migrants, 8 breeding visiting species, and 5 introduced species. Of the native breeding species, 112 are endemic or “very nearly endemic.” (Can Can you guess which of the species cited above are endemic?

America 213

America El Salvador Costa Rica Honduras 213

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MARCH 15, 2011

Over the next few days, the Alpine Accentors ( Prunella collaris ) will arrive on their high-Alpine breeding grounds – it is time to start singing, despite that the treeless Alpine landscape is still under metres of snow. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes.

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2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 209

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Although they breed on the west coast of Florida, Snowy Plover is a rare stray to this part of the state. Barn Owl: 3. Eastern Screech-Owl: 5. Great Horned Owl: 3. Burrowing Owl: 3. Barred Owl: 1. Orange-winged Parrot: 56. Rock Pigeon: 349. White-crowned Pigeon: 24. Eurasian Collared-Dove: 229.

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Miami 2015 United States Birds 166

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We immediately headed to an undisclosed location where Carlos had breeding Mangrove Cuckoos staked out. Anyway, we arrived, spotted a Great Horned Owl in flight and waited and waited and waited. So, Carlos decided to make me feel ungrateful by taking me to see another species of parrot, this one countable.

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Florida Miami Birds Owls 117

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JULY 7, 2020

On a quick browse, here are some facts I learned: Melanin helps to resist bacteria that attack feathers; most parrots are left-footed and this is associated with problem-solving; some birds nest in two different places in the same year. (Also, I wish I could use the tiny birds for my own presentations. Is a free digital download possible?)

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2020 Birds Groups North America 264

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MARCH 12, 2011

But this critically endangered and majestic blue parrot has remained elusive to most of the world and, sniffle sniffle, to me as well. Not to mention, its brilliantly bulbous crimson throat, bloated during breeding season must be a sight! The Magnificent Frigatebird is the bird I would want to see. Wicked, right?

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Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 203

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MAY 16, 2015

. “I hope the rain stops by dawn” : I probably said this after trying once more for owls and being treated to the same wet sound of dripping water, windy leaves, and vocalizing frogs. It was also cool to see 300 Black-bellied Plovers in breeding plumage. “Rufous Motmot! “ Quail! Good one to get for the count!

Costa Rica 157

Costa Rica Species Owls 2015 157

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JULY 28, 2022

You might find African Grey Parrot or Hartlaub’s Ducks drawn to the salty water of the baïs or Bare-cheeked Trogons and Blue Malkohas in the trees. It is possible to travel through the country, staying in basic to moderate hotels and visiting various national parks.

Central African Republic 287

Central African Republic Congo Gabon Gorillas 287

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DECEMBER 25, 2022

I know you all want to see Powerful Owls like the one below, so it is always worth a look! Tom saw a Powerful Owl on his visit and so did we, so go and look! Powerful Owl. Powerful Owl in the Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney. Australian Painted Snipe breeding near Broome once again. Birding Olympic Park Sydney.

Australia 147

Australia Singapore Birds Battery 147