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The Urban Birds of Austin, Texas

10,000 Birds

Though I have been birding for a few years now, I had only birded west of the Mississippi once before my recent trip to Austin, Texas. Given how far west I found myself, I was hoping for at least a handful of new birds. I didn’t realize how many new species I would see within the city itself!

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Great Miami Winter Bird Count 2015

10,000 Birds

However, few realize that this flat, densely populated county boasts one of the highest list totals of any county east of the Mississippi. Orange-winged Parrot: 56. For others, it is simply a launching point to Everglades National Park or the Florida Keys. Spot-breasted Oriole: 2. Baltimore Oriole: 1. American Goldfinch: 4.

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Panama Trip Report: April 2017

10,000 Birds

The food was better than decent, which exceeds our experience of Panamanian cuisine at most other locations. Radisson Summit Hotel and Golf Panama really serves a superior birding experience, just by nature of the amazing forest surrounding it. Mississippi Kite. Red-lored Parrot. Mealy Parrot. BIRDING NOTES.

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