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Wood Warbler Names Done Right

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That fallacious family name seems to have encouraged all manner of knaves, dunderheads, and miscreants when time came to label species. Virginia’s Warbler –which never turns up in Virginia–can be the Big-eyed Warbler. Connecticut Warblers are rarely seen in Connecticut or anywhere else for that matter.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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I don’t want to be too hasty in my response,” wrote Gay in Virginia. A filtration system that works on waterfowl pools without clogging,” wrote Linda in Connecticut. Monte in California agreed: “I’d like some time just to watch healthy wild families.”. I want all of the above,” wrote Gay in Virginia. Charitable Things.

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Calling all Dogs: Celebrate National Dog Day with Free Ice Cream August 25

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It honors dogs of all breeds — from working dogs to family pets — and encourage pet owners to do something special for their dog. Canine guests must be on leash and accompanied by a human companion. Founded in 2004, National Dog Day is observed annually on August 26. For a complete list, visit www.bestfriendspetcare.com.

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What Will My Next Ten Birds in Queens Be?

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Long-eared Owl* Harlequin Duck* Connecticut Warbler* Alder Flycatcher. This Virginia’s Warbler was my most unexpected new bird in Queens. Cory’s Shearwater – 06 Oct 2013 – Going on a whale-watching trip with my family really paid off. John’s the Divine Cemetery.

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Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of New England: A Field Guide Review by an Aspiring Naturalist

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Virginia Rails look “rotound in profile but their bodes are narrow, to slip through dense marsh growth.” I can’t think of any birder (or botanist or lepidopterist) who wouldn’t find the Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of New England useful during a trip to Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, or Maine.

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Collaborative list – August 2018

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Can the whole family live together in harmony during the school holidays? Connecticut Warbler – Oporornis agilis. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Virginia Rail – Rallus limicola. Bravo if you have.

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