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Pat’s 2020 Bird List, Mostly from Costa Rica

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The late nights with the mosquito crowd are worth it when the owls finally reveal their lethal soft selfs by sound. I strongly suggest the experience of sharing Turquoise-browed Motmots. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Tambor, 3-Jan. Middle American Screech Owl– Megascops guatemalae; Raptor Ridge, 6-Jan.

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Birding India with the ABA

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Then, we became birders again, noting Common Mynas and Eastern Cattle Egrets on the terraced lawns, Yellow-footed Pigeons, European-collared and Red-collared Doves in the trees bordering the garden squares. Luckily, I didn’t have to look hard to find the Dusky Eagle-Owl’s nest. It was a big owl.

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Collaborative List ? May 2020

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These are included as part of the summary and are maintained in the list, despite objections by some purists, to give the full, rich experience as enjoyed by your lucky, lucky beats. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Barn Owl (Tyto alba). Eurasian Scops-Owl (Otus scops). Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba).

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Revenge Birding (Shanghai, early June 2022)

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In conclusion, an experience that will put me off buying anything from that company ever. When there are no animals around to sit on, Cattle Egrets sometimes sit on trees, even though they frequently b h about the trees’ low speed and inability to stir up insects. It is sometimes necessary to find food though.

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Brazil’s Pantanal: A Birding Spectacle

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The incredible lighting at dawn in the Pantanal is an experience in of itself. Once the birds settled down for the morning, I explored the forest interior, consistently practicing my Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl imitation to draw in flocks containing Rufous Casiornis , Masked Gnatcatcher , and more. I must mention one thing.

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Zamora Estate… Avian-rich Eco-Luxury in Costa Rica

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Over 144 different bird species have been spotted on the grounds, including crackers like Lesser Ground-Cuckoo and Spectacled Owl. Cattle Egrets dominate the rookery but are joined by Little Blue , Tricolored , and Green Herons , both American night-herons, and at least a couple of Northern Jacana.

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Better Birding: A Book Review (& a New Year’s goal)

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There are no warblers here or small shorebirds or raptors, excepting Accipiters and Screech-Owls. To an intermediate-level birder like me, the material in Better Birding –highly focused, detailed, based on the latest research and years of field experience– is daunting, but also fascinating. Authors George L.

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