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Pat’s 2020 Bird List, Mostly from Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

Most of all, the time and effort is worth it when we see new birds, surpass our goals, and when we share those trying, challenging, exuberant and triumphant times with others because the birding party is always better, always stronger, when you you can enjoy the experience with like-minded souls. Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; Curu, 4-Jan.

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Collaborative List ? May 2020

10,000 Birds

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. Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana). Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Graylag Goose (Anser anser). Brant (Branta bernicla). Domestic goose sp.

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Pat’s Year List, it’s 2016!

10,000 Birds

This year, visiting Niagara Falls until January 6th gave me the chance to experience a bit of both latitudes. Cattle Egret – Bulbulcus ibis; House, 7-Jan. Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; El Rodeo, 9-Jan. The locals don’t always get along with the migrants. Snowy Owl- Bubo scanidacus; Niagara county, 2-Jan.