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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

10,000 Birds

But research has shown that some plovers even use the super-sensitive soles of their feet to detect movement beneath the substrate. I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding. Small to medium-sized birds, they are characterized by their typically upright posture, large eyes and fairly long legs. Wicked, right?

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Collaborative List – November 2018

10,000 Birds

He pointed out that Illinois had been sadly neglected up to this point, so Redgannet made a special visit to Chicago to redress this oversight. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Deer Fence Canal Rd. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Table Mountain NP–Deer Park.

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