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Birding In Low Places

10,000 Birds

The water this Northern Pintail is in has human poo in it, which completely ruins the experience of seeing this bird. I know part of the experience of birding is taking in the beauty of the outdoors, but (call me crazy) I’m actually in it for the birds. What’s better than finding a Tufted Duck?

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My Top Ten Birds of 2016 (or, Let’s Remember the Good Things about 2016)

10,000 Birds

There is no experience comparable to birding a dump, and, I have to say, I have never experienced a dump like this one. Seeing this giant, awkward yet majestic bird walk through the densely littered landscape was a surreal experience. (4) 5) White-winged Duck. There were several there, plus Lesser Adjutants. And, scoping.

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