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OCTOBER 14, 2020

The first snipe I ever saw was on Tobago, a definite Wilson’s Snipe. Such was the unlikeliness of a definitive ID. The generally accepted rules were: any snipe found between 1st May and 31st July on Trinidad is definitely a South American Snipe , any snipe found outside of that time period could be either species.

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MAY 26, 2014

But watching a Northern Goshawk rip through the sky over Bloomingdale Bog in the Adirondacks was definitely a BBOTW moment. Corey’s BBOTW was one that he hadn’t seen in a couple of years. How about you? What was your best bird of the weekend?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

And definitely no Northern Shrike blasting in out of nowhere to snatch one of the aforementioned. And definitely none of these. No more candybox Juncos for me, nor Cassin’s Finches , nor Bohemian Waxwings , nor Black-billed Magpies , nor confiding Red-breasted Nuthatches alighting on me as I fill the feeder.

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MARCH 5, 2023

This Northern Pintail definitely went for a basic brown eye color. Jamay would definitely be a worthwhile stop for visitors to Guadalajara, and especially to some of the many Americans and Canadians that live along Lake Chapala’s north shore. Amber, perhaps? The Blue-winged Teal ? Looks a bit more red to me.

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JUNE 9, 2021

It took me a few years before I was able to see one properly, and the wait was definitely worth it. The largest and most striking of the three antshrikes in T&T is the aptly named Great Antshrike. Out of the three species of antshrikes described here, only the Great Antshrike seems to be an ardent follower of army ant swarms.

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JANUARY 3, 2021

Of all the birds he did see he most appreciated a very cooperative Red-throated Loon at Breezy Point on Friday morning, stretching the definition of weekend but it is a pandemic so all bets are off. He also chased and dipped on a Spotted Towhee in Nassau County, which would have been a new bird for him in New York State. How about you?

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MAY 1, 2014

This issue most definitely merits further inspection! Corey and I are covering different parts of New York State. The NYC area may already be awash with migrant songbirds, but Western NY seems behind schedule. How about you? Where will you be this weekend and will you be birding? Share your plans in the comments below.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

This weekend will be the same, which will definitely impede my birding exploits. This month comes in like a lamb, unless you’re paying attention to fall migration, in which case the lion is roaring right now. I don’t know why I’ve done this to myself, but I’ve been working every weekend morning. How about you?

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JULY 25, 2021

I enjoyed Shakespeare in the Park this weekend, a tradition I definitely missed last year. We’re also accustomed at this time of year to have little out of the ordinary to pursue… except when that predictable/unpredictable vagrant comes along. Basically, summer birding resembles that of other seasons, just hotter and slower!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The tail-end of winter delivered a bird I definitely didn’t expect in Rochester. This is not to say that fantastic birds cannot be found in February, but rather that we’re mostly picking through the remainders of the last season. Migration cannot begin soon enough!

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MAY 18, 2014

Most North American birders I know would definitely represent the month of May with a bright and sprightly wood-warbler, though the argument about which bird would best serve would be epic indeed. What birds, I wonder, would you select to fill out your birding calendar?

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AUGUST 24, 2020

I could definitely use better birding than the dull summer fare observed in the Southern Tier this weekend. As we speed towards the end of an utterly odd August, dangerous weather conditions and flame threaten to engulf various swathes of our world. No matter where you find yourself, heed the imperative of 2020: live to see better days!

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JANUARY 19, 2020

Mid-January may not count as midwinter in the Northern Hemisphere, but the Arctic effect has definitely settled in!

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Looks-wise it definitely fits the bill – there is something truly regal about this wader. Same goes for the White Ibis – as unimaginative as its name is, one cannot complain about its descriptiveness. As far as names go, the African Sacred Ibis sounds both exotic and ancient.

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MAY 27, 2021

Even though this bird is definitely wet, it still feels a bit like cheating to include it in this post. A wet Tiger Shrike (Nanhui, China). A wet Japanese Paradise Flycatcher (Nanhui, China). And finally, a wet African Penguin (Cape Town, South Africa). The post Wet Birds appeared first on 10,000 Birds.

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AUGUST 15, 2021

There is definitely some beauty to the colouring of this species at this stage of their lives. Black-breasted Buzzards and White-bellied Sea-Eagles have a similar flight pattern. Wedge-tailed Eagle in flight. The Wedge-tailed Eagle will gradually get darker plumage as it ages until it is almost black. What’s not to love!?

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

Eventually, I discovered a most unusual amount of activity centered around a single tree up the hill, with the added bonus that the morning sun was shining from behind me, giving everything on the tree an unusual amount of color and definition. The tree in question turned out to a Cazahuate (kah-sah-WAH-tae), Ipomea arborescens.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Color and size wise definitely a huge “downgrade” from the previous two birds, yet I love watching European Robins hop around my yard; they look so smart and witty. Finally: my favorite bird of all time definitely is the owl. They even resemble butterflies in their delicate movements, which I also adore.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

That was definitely my best sighting. Actually, nothing I saw at Montezuma NWR was remarkable for this place at this time of year, but Pied-billed Grebe is a classic summer bird at Montezuma, and I spotted one late chick with that awesome zig-zag head stripe going on.

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MARCH 3, 2021

I wish to formally assure the faint of heart that we are definitely not a country of a single lodge.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

I’ll definitely be hiking around the Finger Lakes region for the best vantage point from which to drink in the vibrant colors of fall. But many parts of the northern temperate zones have attained the height of autumnal splendor just in time for the weekend. Whether you are focusing on leaves or birds, keep your peepers wide open!

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MAY 16, 2022

Any color definition with -ish in it is not a good sign. And the definition I found for “tawny” is a brownish, yellowish tan color. Among the congratulants: a Fork-tailed Drongo. Due to a misunderstanding, this species is currently banned in Russia ( Swift Tern ). Poor Tawny-flanked Prinia.

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10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2019

This pair of Eastern Rosellas were definitely taking advantage of the water on the greens and loving it! Initially the two Eastern Rosellas drank, but then it was all about bathing. Bathing Eastern Rosellas. It is always surprising how such brightly coloured birds can be so well camouflaged in the trees.

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MARCH 21, 2021

The bird-life has definitely benefitted by the recent outbreak of locusts. It did not matter how slowly you drive that section of highway, because it was impossible to avoid a collision with the locusts. We have had to clean the lower front of our vehicle after each bird-watching trip. Locust carnage on the front of our vehicle.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2021

Definitely learn to trim your photos, to where the bird or birds take center stage, and look large enough to show details. And watching your photos blossom with a little TLC definitely makes post-processing more enjoyable. I have been amazed, however, by how many of the pictures posted there should be named “Where is the bird?”

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APRIL 30, 2017

You definitely need to make heavy use of the index, and this is not something birders are very keen on doing out in the field while they are trying to sort out the identification of a tricky bird they had just seen. Look, I am definitely not part of the reason scientists were forced to march the streets recently.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You know that classical definition of what separates men from boys? Now, that is an attitude I have to respect, just ask any former worker in car and other industries whose management went after the short-term profit and moved production to Asia, and you’ll know why. The next day we had an outdoor workshop and a chance to test the toys.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Plus, laziness kicks in pretty often and a 20 minute drive to see relatively rare birds like Nacunda Nighthawks and Glossy Ibises is a definite no-brainer. Truth is, we’ve been getting so many migrants passing through that there hasn’t been much of a need to bird elsewhere.

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MARCH 10, 2021

Wood-Wrens, which like to live close to the ground in deep brush, definitely follow this rule; they are not at all colorful, but their song sure does ring. Like most of the species on this list, this tiny highland bird prefers to make its presence know by singing, rather than by being seen.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2020

This photo of a Russet Nightingale-Thrush is definitely not a good photo, at least as focus and lighting are concerned. Speaking of birds’ surroundings, if you have ever seen a Crested Caracara, you know they are big birds. Which gives some great perspective on just how massive the cacti are in this photos.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 22, 2017

Whether it’s eating a pair of socks, chewing up the furniture or leaving unwanted messes on the floor, pet parents definitely have their hands full. Pets can sure find themselves in a lot of trouble. Warm weather on its way … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

There could definitely be more pockets. Each BP Backpack 30 is made of 41 recycled PET 0.5 l bottles, and it comes with a life-long guarantee. If it is so good, what are the cons?

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

If it’s any consolation for my extra nerdy friends, a sequel to this post is definitely possible. Clearly I don’t discriminate – I had to work hard to whittle it down to a reasonable selection to share here. I eliminated weavers, cisticolas, parisomas, penduline-t**s and so many more.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

While still in my 30′s I did not feel any differences to being in my 20′s, but the early 40′s make it clear once and for all that I have definitely left my youth behind. Then again, science is definitely wrong in stating that goatsuckers have legs. This sounds – and is – dark.

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JULY 24, 2022

The stand-out bird species for the day was definitely the large flock of Royal Spoonbills , though. We know that Yellow-billed Spoonbills breed further south and no doubt start to roam around once they leave the breeding colony. We always go bush-walking when we can and circumnavigating this expanse of water produced a great variety of birds.

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JULY 12, 2013

I told him they’re probably not eagles, but he says they’re definitely eagles. “You’ve gotta help me,” said my rehabber friend Lisa Acton. There’s a guy in Ossining and he swears he has two baby eagles in his back yard. He said they were so hungry they ate ham and fruit off a plate.”. They what?” I said, alarmed. “He

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Mexican birder friends assure me that is definitely not the case in other parts of their range.). But it turns out a Tufted Flycatcher can be even cuter, with just a little hop: Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireos are actually true Vireos, but of a group that is physically larger than the Vireos that reach the U.S. and Canada.

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