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White-faced Ibis at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

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I spotted a Eurasian Wigeon amongst the American Wigeon right out of the gate, but that wasn’t the best sighting of the day. Larry Jordan Mar 3rd, 2011 at 2:49 am @Robert it was definitely fortuitous and thanks for the comment @Corey thanks! Wicked, right? Forgotten Owls When Is A Tanager A Spindalis? Beautiful bird.

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Duck Butts

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Larry Jordan Mar 1st, 2011 at 3:06 am I plan on doing an entire post on bird butts sometime in the future. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Wicked, right? I guess I’m one of those pervs. Thanks for visiting! Hat-tip to Stella.

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Duck Migration

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Larry Jordan Mar 17th, 2011 at 12:13 am Wow Corey, that must have been some sight to behold, and sound too! I have had similar experiences at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and you are so right on when you say “am I ever glad that I am a birder!&# Wicked, right? What a spectacle indeed. Thanks for visiting!

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Leucistic Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis

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Corey Mar 11th, 2011 at 12:03 am Well, it did swim pretty much directly in front of me, which made it easy… Larry Jordan Mar 13th, 2011 at 10:29 am Great find Corey! OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Wicked, right? I for one missed it.

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Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State

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The homeowner, Fred Jordan, has been hosting visiting birders who heard of the bird through word-of-mouth since November. from left to right Fred, Mike, Isaac, Andrew, Gene (in back), Tom Though it was an absurdly long trip and the ratio of birding to driving was not ideal the twitch was well worth it.

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Tree Swallows Return, It Must Be Spring

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About the Author Larry Larry Jordan was introduced to birding after moving to northern California where he was overwhelmed by the local wildlife, forcing him to buy his first field guide just to be able to identify all the species visiting his yard. Larry Jordan Mar 20th, 2011 at 12:03 pm @Beverly thank you very much. Wicked, right?

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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

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That’s what you do with other game, right? Fourth Whooping Crane This Winter Shot Animal Rights vs Conservation in Cyprus Tennessee Crane Hunt Tabled for 2 Years! But I do think this issue of hunting sandhill cranes goes beyond the right to hunt. Why not just shoot the biggest one? Sandhill Hunt: They’re Voting Now.Or

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