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The Amusing Case of the Gulf Breeze Zoo Canada Geese

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On large islands shaded with multiple trees, a family of orangutans and another of gorillas lounged in the green grass. The Canada Goose sits on its nest of pine cones. The Canada Geese (on the right side) show no fear. Canada Geese are known for being versatile and adaptable birds. Where were the babies?

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Into the Nest: A Book Review in the Time of Nesting

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I’m happy to say that Laura Erickson and Marie Read have written a book, Into the Nest: Intimate Views of the Courting, Parenting, and Family Lives of Familiar Birds , that is not too cute and that does not anthropomorphize. And of eggs and nests and birds on nests. Oops, the curmudgeon in me slipped.) And of birds courting and mating.

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of April 2017?

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And colorful eggs. I have much to celebrate, as my family and I are embarked on a Spring Break sojourn to Panama by way of Canada. For many people around the world, the coming weekend carries spiritual meaning, symbolic of rebirth and renewal. And chocolate bunnies. And lots and lots of birds. Celebrate your way!

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Puffin Trip in Maine

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When Daisy started talking about a family trip to Maine for the long Memorial Day Weekend I had one thing on my mind: puffins! Eastern Egg Rock is a tiny, rocky island well within site of the Maine-land. They were reintroduced to Eastern Egg Rock starting in 1973 , with over a thousand young transported from Canada over several years.

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Butcher Birds, The Loggerhead Shrike

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while showing diminishing numbers in the north and northeastern part of the US and Canada, are quite abundant down here. Shrikes by the numbers: The family Laniidae is composed of 31 species of shrike, around the globe. Each nesting pair will have 4-8 eggs, and there is some reference to location being a factor on that quantity.

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National Audubon Society Birds of North America: A Guide Review

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The National Audubon Society Birds of North America covers all species seen in mainland United States, Canada and Baja California. Using the icons to locate specific bird families takes a little getting used to, but if you do it often it works well as a finding tool. Plate 28 from Audubon Bird Guide, Eastern Land Birds, by Richard H.

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How to Bird the Colibri Cafe at Cinchona, Costa Rica

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Travel to Tiquicia for birding is high on the list of most birders because it’s not too far from Canada or the USA, there is good tourism infrastructure, and most of all, it’s pretty easy to see hundreds of eye-catching bird species. A “casado” is a full lunch plate and works for when you want to eat a lot.