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Arizona, or Central Mexico?

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A quick study as I researched this post revealed that fully 37 Arizonan “specialties” are common birds right here where I live. When they go low… How about the Tyrant Flycatcher family? Southeastern Arizona is unusual, precisely because its species mix is as much Mexican as it is American.

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Emerald Ash Borers vs. Woodpeckers (and Nuthatches)

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This research suggests that the boom isn’t due to an influx of newcomers, but rather because more local birds are flourishing and successfully rearing families. Specifically, researchers found that in EAB-infested areas, the birds preferred ash trees to other trees, and seemed to favor the ashes with the most severe damage.

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Birding Hongbenghe, Yunnan

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A Barred Cuckoo-Dove showed somewhat atypical behavior or had not read its eBird entry about it being “seldom seen out in the open … quick to flee when approached” Of course, Hongbenghe, Yunnan is quite far away from Chicago. ” The Common Green Magpie fortunately does not look common at all.

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The Power of Pets Initiative

4 The Love Of Animals

Chicago; and Portland, Ore. Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that owning a pet helps increase levels of physical activity. . Chicago – The Hastings Lake YMCA, October 23. For it’s first year the program will premiere in YMCA locations in Washington, D.C.;

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eBird and Urban Planning: City Green Spaces

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Birders who submit their checklists to eBird likely know that their data may be used to conduct research on avian migration, range, or population. It has also been used by researchers from other fields, such as economists. Open spaces, especially recreation areas, appear to be important locations for bird observation in Chicago….

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The Atlas of Birds: Diversity, Behavior, and Conservation – A Book Review

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It is not an encyclopedia, though it does summarize research, explain basic concepts, and ends with a section on bird statistics. It is a fascinating book that teaches while it entertains, that offers research-informed arguments for bird protection and conservation in the guise of vibrant design.

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