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A Birder Attends a (Virtual) Ornithology Conference – Part II

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Faaborg was the first in a line of ornithologists who have graciously responded to my emails about their research, in that case leading to a short article on declines of Puerto Rican migratory birds.). Loiselle presented about long-term studies in Ecuador, where there has also been a broad and significant decline in bird populations.

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Red-necked Phalarope, Globetrotter Extraordinaire

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the Caribbean islands, and Ecuador and Peru. The researchers theorize that these birds might not be strays from the Scandinavian Phalarope population, but instead perhaps originally from North America. Along the wayward route, the Phalarope made stops in Iceland, Greenland, the continental U.S.,

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15 expat-friendly countries for a birder to move to

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I am thinking of a relatively stable/prosperous bird-paradise where one may be able to find a job in ecotourism or wildlife research… or, to begin with, as a resident environmental scientist / nature blogger in some wildlife lodge? Ecuador (1590 / 1641). Uganda (987 / 1083). Kenya (1034 / 1153). South Africa (755 / 842).

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How to Help Cerulean Warblers, Other Migrant Species, and Resident Birds in Costa Rica

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With that in mind, Ernesto and fellow researchers are working on figuring out which plant species might be most important for Ceruleans and other migrants so areas in and near Las Brisas can be more efficiently recuperated and restored. — Feature image of Cerulean Warbler and researchers at Las Brisas Reserve by Paz Irola.

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The origins of tanagers, warblers, and sparrows are coming into focus

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Photo: Golden-crowned Tanager , Iridosornis rufivertex , in Andean Ecuador © David J. The paper is by leading researchers F. Keith Barker, Kevin J. Burns, John Klicka, Scott M. Lanyon, and Irby J.

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Birding Argentina – Planning Stage

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Planning for such a whirlwind tour became a monstrous research task. I used my Garmin Etrex 20 before for recording tracks and points in Ecuador but I did not have a map loaded for Ecuador since Garmin does not have one! There are more advanced models but I am not sure of their benefits; more research needed for my next trip.

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Miniature Manakins

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On a recent filming trip with Tropical Birding in Ecuador I had the awesome experience of getting up close and personal with two bizarre manakin species. This bird is a Choco endemic found only in northwest Ecuador and southwest Colombia. What’s the deal with manakins? Are they for real? Take the Club-winged Manakin for example.

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