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Special ID problems in Mexico

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Between our many residents and migratory species, birding in central Mexico is a joy. But throughout central Mexico, Bluebirds may be either Eastern or Western , year-round. In some parts of Mexico, the same applies for Meadowlarks , although in the end I decided that those in my specific area all seem to be Eastern.

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Hummingbird Heaven

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Central Mexico, where I live, has a monsoon climate. Because of this pattern, during the months of September and October you will see Mexico’s many Salvia species blooming everywhere you look. While I try to take my photos from an ethical distance, this Broad-tailed was having none of that. And Salvias mean hummingbirds!

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Mastering Bird Photography: A Book Review by an Amateur Bird Photographer

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Photography & Ethics & Me. Read doesn’t just say ‘do this’ and ‘don’t do that,’ she describes both sides of ethical controversies (such as use of flash) and why it’s better to err on the side of caution. ” (p. “Bird Photography Hotspots,” presents ten U.S.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Worry Under the Big Top as Mexico City Moves to Ban Circus Animals ” (news article, June 15): Mexico City joins the growing list of cities that have banned the exploitation of animals in circuses. Why is the United States lagging so far behind?

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How to Know the Birds: The Art and Adventure of Birding – A Book Review

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Many essays, especially in the later sections, end with a question, hopefully getting us to think more about questions of ethics, conservation, and the puzzles posed by nature. John Schmitt, who illustrated Raptors of Mexico and Central America amongst many other books and magazine articles.

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National Audubon Society Birds of North America: A Guide Review

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The rest of Mexico is not included, nor is Hawaii (which isn’t in North America, after all, but has been accepted as part of the American Birding Association area). I do wish that the ethics section included guidance on the use of playback and that all the sections included titles or websites for further reading. GUIDE COVERAGE.

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Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

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These Blasts From The Past Queens Big Day: An Ethical Quandary and More Birds! His fascination with birds and nature began at the age of four or five, and he now works full time in conservation of Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River birds and ecosystems. Feeding Frenzy at Jamaica Bay.Or

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