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Vagrancy in Birds: A Book Review

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Vagrancy in Birds is organized into two major parts: (1) A detailed, 62-page synthesis of research and theory and (2) “Family Accounts,” 259 pages covering bird families from Struthionidae/Ostriches) to Thraupidae/Tanagers and allies (Clements is the taxonomic authority). other compass senses like the stars?–and

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Fun, Fun, Fun Crossley ID Guide Giveaway

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Our dear friends at Princeton University Press , home of so many indispensable and inspired birding books, has graciously offered three copies of the new Crossley ID Guide for 10,000 Birds readers. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more!

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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UNLESS that is you get yourself down to the internationally-renowned Tambopata Research Centre in southern Peru where literally hundreds of macaws (and other parrots) congregate around a 50 meter high clay bank. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more!

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

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But research has shown that some plovers even use the super-sensitive soles of their feet to detect movement beneath the substrate. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Thanks for visiting! Spring is the perfect season to take this book for a spin!

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Spring is for Wheatears

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Many Happy Returns to the Owl Research Institute Prepping For Spring Spring in East Harbour Regional Park.Or OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Get yours today! • Explore These Related Posts First Phoebe of 2011 Spring is Coming!

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Charles Harper’s Birds & Words: A Review of a Classic Reborn

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First issued in a limited printing in 1972, then re-issued by Ammo Press in 2008 after Harper’s death in June 2007, it contains images that are iconic and familiar, striking and unique. Charles Harper’s Birds & Word s is the signature book of this bird and nature artist’s career. A tradition was born.

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Polygynandry and avian swingers

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While studying, he also worked on various conservation/research projects (parrots, wagtails, vultures, and anything else that flew) and ringed thousands of birds. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Thanks for visiting!

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