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Three Amazing Things

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The mechanism by which this is happening in at least some species of birds is very interesting. But, getting the nest set up, amorous acitivites, the laying and hatching of the egg, all that, happens earlier. ” This can also explain why advances in migration timing are not common among species migrating over long distances.

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The Kirtland’s Warbler: The Story of a Bird’s Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It: A Book Review

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It’s the warbler that is often the last unchecked species on birders’ life lists and, whether you list or not, for most of us observing it is a once in a lifetime experience. Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species list. A nest wasn’t found until 1903, which set off a craze for Kirtland’s Warbler skins, nests, and eggs.

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Combined Beats List – June 2016

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Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. Big Egg Marsh. Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides. As at June 30 th , it stands at 1796. Silvery-fronted Tapaculo – Scytalopus argentifrons.

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Combined Beats’ List, May 2016

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Big Egg Marsh. Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides. Big Egg Marsh. Black-thighed Grosbeak – Pheucticus tibialis. Cartagos 2. 14 May 2016.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides. Big Egg Marsh. Caspian Gull – Larus cachinnans. Reva–Reva Lake (IBA podru?je e Save u Dunav).

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Combined Beats’ List – July 2016

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides. Big Egg Marsh. Caspian Gull – Larus cachinnans. Reva–Reva Lake (IBA podru?je e Save u Dunav).

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Combined Beats’ List – August

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides. Big Egg Marsh. Caspian Gull – Larus cachinnans. Reva–Reva Lake (IBA podru?je e Save u Dunav).

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