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The Wonderfulness of Local Field Guides: Reviews of ABA Field Guide to Birds of Maine & Birding Guide to the Greater Pasadena Area

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we learn) that are home to coveted boreal species, breeding wood-warblers, and two species of Grouse. So, expect to find warblers before sparrows if you are browsing. I’ve missed this information, especially when I travel to Los Angeles to visit my daughter and her family. And not so new, I’m looking forward to using them.

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St. Michael’s summer birding along the Danube in Serbia

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It is the largest woodpecker in Europe (to describe its size, I’ll tell you that Goldeneyes breed in the holes this pecker makes). They are colourful and small, some mere newspaper kiosks transported here, barely big enough for a bed and fishing rods.

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Hong Kong Trip Report: February 2014

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And even though transportation is so easy and inexpensive, prepare to walk a lot. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. 133 Eurasian Tree Sparrow. Plus, taxis are cheaper than you’d expect. So don’t be afraid! Do your research. 9 Little Grebe. 10 Great Crested Grebe. 4 in Starling Inlet.

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Birds and football! What a combination!

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Below are a few suggestions of sites within the city that can easily be reached using public transport. The flowering trees are likely to be visited by Plain Parakeets , Swallow-tailed Hummingbirds and Bananaquits while the lawns are always likely to bring a Rufous-bellied Thrush or a Rufous-collared Sparrow.

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