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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

It is the 100th Anniversary of the extinction of the species known as the Passenger Pigeon and writers are paying attention. Errol Fuller’s The Passenger Pigeon is a beautifully illustrated, elegantly written “celebration” of the passenger pigeon and the artists who illustrated and photographed the species. It is a hodgepodge.

2014 160

2014 Killing Michigan Kentucky 160

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JANUARY 5, 2019

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. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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NOVEMBER 3, 2018

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. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 28 May 2018. 28 May 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

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DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 13 Jan 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Does Mel Gibson know?

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100