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Herpetology Vs. Ornithology

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Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Joseph Mar 2nd, 2011 at 11:39 am I always read xkcd.

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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

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It’s my fantasy and it’s yours: Quit the job, say good-bye to the family, and bird. Each chapter of The Jewel Hunter reads like a mini-travel novel. If you want to travel the world birding and drinking beer, The Jewel Hunter is a must-buy. The Jewel Hunter belongs to a singular niche, the Big Year/Big Lifelist book.

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The Art of Bird Camp

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Each year Hog Island offers programs, taught by a stellar staff of naturalists and artists, to groups of all kinds (teenagers, adults, families). Puffins growl like chainsaws, and one in Britain was seen carrying 62 fish in her beak. cried Sue, cradling a handful of seaweed. It’s just …” one camper finally blurted out.

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Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

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These strange birds are two species in their own family; White-necked or Yellow-headed, endemic to the Upper Guinea forests and Grey-necked or Red-headed, restricted to Lower Guinea forests. The rare Rufous Fishing Owl was one of the many species seen by the group here. million hectares at the beginning of the 20th century to a mere 1.4

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Best Bird of the Year 2012

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Considering the bird survived a season in an area saturated with hunters and birds of prey, this facemelting rarity deserves our respect. However, I am in a fierce and highly emotional year list competition with Corey, and it looks like I will lose against him. Adam Riley chose a bird that is near and dear to Mike Bergin’s heart.

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