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Should Puerto Rico be Part of the ABA Area?

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The Department of Transportation has helped to reopen airports and the Department of Energy has assisted with getting power plants back online. The addition of Hawaii eliminated any notion that the ABA Area is defined by geography or ecology and the inclusion of the territories of Washington D.C. Perhaps Puerto Rico and the U.S

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The Best Birding Locations in the United States (according to ChatGPT)

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However, Kirtland’s Warbler is no longer listed on the Endangered Species Act, as it was delisted in 2019. Please note that it’s important to consider the time required for transportation and security procedures when planning your layover birding excursion. That seems like a fact ChatGPT should get correct.

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eBird Economics: How Much Would You Pay to See Birds?

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But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? Birders derive “value” from birding. How much do birders value a birding experience?

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The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area

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The capital is San Juan, an important center of Caribbean culture and transportation. For the United States, the 50 states are included, as are Washington D.C. For example, the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act—America’s most important avian conservation laws—apply in both territories.