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Duck Migration

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Either way, it was a heck of a sight and another example of why Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is the best place in New York City to see amazing wildlife spectacles. … Tags: ducks , features , jamaica bay , migration , queens • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! It was a great experience.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

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Corey encountered a bunch of winners, but 24 Common Redpolls at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, in almost the exact same spot he saw them a couple of years ago, feeding on birch inflorescence by the East Pond, were easily his best birds of the weekend. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011?

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Jochen the swallows have arrived at NYC at Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge too. Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Fotokarusellen Mar 19th, 2011 at 8:08 am Amazing.

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Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

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Feeding Frenzy at Jamaica Bay.Or The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.] OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more!

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011)

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The Snow Geese at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge will soon be winging their way north, so he spent some quality time with them, his best birds of the weekend. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. I suspect though that once we get past the Ides of March (beware!) link] Donna S.

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Avian Quiz – March 11, 2011

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I have encountered this situation only one time in my birding experience. Crafty Like A Crow Birds at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Almost Squished Wood Thrush (and a fox) About the Author Jory Jory is a native Long Islander living just outside of Albany. It is not a new book, about 6 years old. Thanks for visiting!

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