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Extreme Raptors

10,000 Birds

Besides the presence of several noted birding personalities, interesting seminars and phenomenal prize give-aways, the real stars of the show were undoubtably the birds. We have just returned from hosting this past weekend’s inaugural Extreme Raptor Weekend and Hawk Mountain was one of our chosen partner venues.

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Week 26: San juan Islands

10,000 Birds

The days for me to add to my Little Big Years species count are getting fewer and fewer, and with it, my budget. A pair Bald Eagles were doing fly-bys over our heads , and there were Belted Kingfishers, Canada Geese , A pair of Mallards, and three Great Blue Herons. Little Big Year species count: 834. US species count: 139.

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Birding in a Hellmouth

10,000 Birds

I remember going to a health and safety seminar and struggling to identify potential pitfalls. First off as we drove in was the Crested Serpent-eagle I’ve shown you before. But I can say that I have seen, in one shape or another, these three species. Maybe I’d trip on rocks walking to the cave?

Bats 155