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Some of America?s Avian Treasures

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These birds also invite one to sites that are unique within the United States – the climate, vegetation, and landscapes all add context and heighten the experience of seeing one’s first Elegant Trogon or Painted Bunting. New Mexico Nature & Culture. So let’s look at this sampler, shall we? Painted Bunting by Carlos Sanchez.

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

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The chapter on “Capturing Bird Behavior” (my favorite) gives detailed examples of behavior cues and sound cues to look and listen for in anticipation of interesting preening, courtship, and family behavior. In other words, if you value this type of bird photography, it is most probably worth it. The last two chapters point us to the future.

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A great week for Wood-Warblers

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I had spent several holidays with my family in the USA in the 1980′s and then worked in Maine during the summer of 1985-beware the poison ivy and the snapping turtles! We are devoting a whole week to wood-warblers but are only just barely scratching the surface of possible topics involving this amazing family of birds.