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Costa Rica Opens! What About the Birding?

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At first, the nation only opened to countries in Europe and Canada. As long as they meet these two requirements, birders can come on down and contemplate the gorget colors of Volcano Hummingbirds and look for hundreds of tropical bird species: Visitors need to fill out an official health form. Purple-throated Mountain-Gem.

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Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition: A Field Guide Review

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This second edition covers 685 species found in the continental U.S. and Canada, including some species as far north as Alaska, an increase over the 500 species covered in the first edition. McKnight not included in the first edition; updated nomenclature; and artwork positioned opposite the species descriptions.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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The simple answer is monetary gain, there is a global black market for these items, regardless of the species’ vulnerability for extinction. They live in air-conditioned quarters and cared for in the most modern of avian medical facilities, with its own ophthalmology wing and intensive care unit. ” [loc.3014, 3014, Kindle ed.]

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Would You Move to Another Country… for the Birds?

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This is particularly true when it comes to medical and dental care, domestic service, and in-home care, all of which can cost as little as one-tenth what they would cost in the U.S. Every year, the top birders in Mexico surpass the species totals of their counterparts in the United States, and double the totals of Canada’s best.

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Combined Beats’ List, May 2016

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Canada Warbler – Cardellina canadensis. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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Combined Beats List – June 2016

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Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. Canada Warbler – Cardellina canadensis. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Loretto SF. 12 May 2016.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Canada Goose – Branta canadensis. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. 15 Jan 2016. 03 Jan 2016. 01 Jan 2016.

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