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Birding Lodges – Part 1 – Paradise in Portugal

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The countryside too is full of signature European species like European Bee-eaters, European Rollers and Great-spotted Cuckoos … Within a shortish drive of the lodge is an unusual birding spot called Pulo do Lobo or The wolf’s Leap. This is worthwhile to pick up some rocky terrain species and the scenery is stunning.

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Manky Muscovy Ducks

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However, the species sometimes referred to as the Barbary Duck appears very much out of place just about everywhere else. 6 Responses to “Manky Muscovy Ducks&# Deborah Carney Mar 2nd, 2011 at 3:05 am We have some photos of these that were living behind a hotel in Florida. I’ll dig them out and email them to you.

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Birding Lodges – Part 2 – Punta Cana Resort & Club

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On the grounds, Punta Cana has preserved a 1,500 acre Ecological Park that is an excellent place to view the local endemic bird species and enjoy nature. James is currently the host and owner of Nikons Birding Adventures TV and he resides in West Palm Beach, Florida. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Half Hardy

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Many winter in Florida, admittedly something of a freak state when it comes to overwintering passerines, but a few Orioles can be found up the coast as far north as North Carolina, and the odd bird finds its way into the Piedmont, the part of the state, well inland mind you, where I live. As you might imagine, even fewer show up in my yard.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

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liz Mar 7th, 2011 at 6:18 am Fleeing the snow and cold of NY, we visited Florida and I got a lifer – a snail kite. On Sunday at Kissena Park I saw five species of sparrows. A mixed species flock of sparrows (american tree, field and chipping) was by the bike track parking lot. Thanks for visiting! The proposal from U.S.

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Bird Surprises

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We were driving up to northwestern Michigan from our homes in Ohio (me) and West ByGod Virginia (Geoff) in search of a bird species that would be a lifer for both of us: the Bohemian Waxwing. A wide-open field in a wind-protected spot, recently visited by both mechanical and living manure-spreaders. This was Snow Bunting heaven.

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Autumn colours

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Here is a little test-there are 6 species of shorebird in the photo-can you identify them? By collecting data and following individual birds it is possible to provide data to both governments and environmental groups to help protect the habitat both here and overseas into the future. Get yours today! Thanks for visiting!

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