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Vagrancy in Birds: A Book Review

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” are the big questions at the heart of Vagrancy in Birds by Alexander Lees and James Gilroy, an impressive, fascinating book about what ornithologists and wildlife biologists have found out about avian vagrancy so far and their theories explaining this phenomenon. internal compasses tied to the earth’s magnetic fields?

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett has indicated that if enough people write in protest, the proposed hunting season–due to start this December– will be reconsidered. Kills in Canada, Alaska and Mexico are not included in the count. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1. Kentucky Dept.

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Bufflehead in Flight

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They breed across Canada and Alaska’s boreal forest near ponds and lakes, using nest holes made by woodpeckers, almost exclusively flickers. Because of is huge range and large and growing population it is classified as a Species of Least Concern , great news for those who like to feel the gaze of the Bufflehead upon them.

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Spotted Thick-knee

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In southern Africa, there are two species. I too am fascinated by the name of this species. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada. Frank Mar 22nd, 2011 at 8:02 pm Awesome images of a species that looks somewhat prehistoric. Mar 19th, 2011 at 3:36 pm The male gets the deciding vote on where to nest?

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Orange-headed Thrush

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These Blasts From The Past Miniature Moderately Diabolical Waterfowl Quiz The Canada Goose Welcome Wednesday: A Bird in the Hand Grey-necked Bunting Emberiza buchanani Birds at the Feeders in Saugerties About the Author Redgannet Redgannet has been working for over 25 years as a crew member/flight attendant. Very interesting species.

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Tiritiri Matangi Island

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Like Kapiti the island is an offshore refuge for many species extinct on the mainland, with a lot of the work being done by the voluntary Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi. One species I really hoped to find on the trip was the Kokako. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of March 2011?

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I was very glad to see him, as I probably won’t be getting to Northern Canada or the Hudson Bay anytime soon… We also have a Tropical Kingbird and a Chestnut-sided Warbler nearby, which I saw on Thursday – doesn’t count for the weekend, though? Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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