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Lest we Forget – BP Oil Spill 2010

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Oil begins to wash up on the beaches throughout May and June of 2010 May 6, 2010 Oil washes ashore on the Chandeleur Islands off the Louisiana coast, an important nesting and breeding area for many bird species. Officials reported 48 marine mammals, mostly dolphins, and 87 dead sea turtles during the first two months alone.

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Rare Birds: The Extraordinary Tale of the Bermuda Petrel and the Man Who Brought It Back from Extinction–A Review

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The story of the cahow, a “Lazurus species” that was thought to be extinct for over 300 years and then discovered to be breeding on a tiny remote island in Bermuda, is part of modern birding legend. He also mentors young conservationists, including Jeremy Madeiros, his successor as conservation officer. These are magical experiences.

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The Darwinian Chick

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Why can’t a baby bird just hatch out of the egg and fly away, or at least, be able to fly a little and not require weeks of constant feeding and attention? Baby turtles and crocodiles are born as miniature versions of adults. Some birds do this a little. That is a signal that always says “I’m hungry feed me NAO!”

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Collaborative list – December 2018

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In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

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Collaborative List – October 2018

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During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. North coast Rd.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

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They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Lesser Noddy – Anous tenuirostris.

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Collaborative List – November 2018

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8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–?????? Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 13 Jan 2018.

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