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A Survey of U.S. Birders

10,000 Birds

Nationally, most birdwatching occurred in California (9%), followed by New York (6%), Texas (5%), Pennsylvania (5%), Florida (5%), and Ohio (4%). But only 13% purchased a Duck Stamp. “A In other words, the researchers sought to determine attributes important to birders, and how those attributes rank relative to each other.

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The Best Birding Locations in the United States (according to ChatGPT)

10,000 Birds

Analysis : I have never seen a Kirtland’s Warbler, but this is consistent with the research I have done to fix that problem. Analysis : I haven’t actually done this and cannot confirm some of the details, but my research suggests that this would be the best plan. Why did the duck become a detective?

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Peterson Reference Guide to Seawatching: A Review by an Aspiring Seawatcher

10,000 Birds

The term “Eastern Waterbirds” may include many different types of birds, from waders to shorebirds to ducks such as the stunning King Eider above to any of the many gulls and terns that migrate through Atlantic waters. Wood Duck, for example, is included with dabbling ducks, even though it is in a separate genus.)

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