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My eBird 10th Anniversary

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During the decade, I submitted 1,219 checklists and observed 555 bird species, all in the U.S. In other words, eBird is effectively a complete history of my birding experiences. After an initial period when all species are new, the lifers begin to follow a pattern. and Canada. I’ve submitted 448 such checklists.

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The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

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The economic impact of refuge visitation is broad: Recreational visitors pay for recreation through entrance fees, lodging near the refuge, and purchases from local businesses for items to pursue their recreational experience. Critically, NWRs preserve habitat and wildlife, often for endangered species.

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Birding the Battlefields

10,000 Birds

Now, he’s sharing some information sure to improve your experience of American historical sites… When I’m not writing about sports teams and bird logos , birding ephemera , or stumbling into first state records , I’m helping protect Civil War-related national parks with the non-profit National Parks Conservation Association in DC.

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Hula Valley Israel Is A Migratory Hot Spot

10,000 Birds

No matter how many times I see certain species, I’m happy to see them again when the seasons shift. I’ve seen a lot of crane watching here in the US but what makes the Israel experience so special is that the cranes really don’t care about you. I am a migration junky. I also love large congregations of birds.

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When Birds Are Near: Dispatches From Contemporary Writers

10,000 Birds

The essays range widely in place, bird, and voice, though the emphasis is on the North American. Though all are well-written, there are several that standout for excellence of the writing, challenge of topic, or stylistic daring.

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

Animal Ethics

Sadly, Gillette's experience is not unique. Never mind that the bulk of the fat in Starbucks's beverages comes from the milk -- yes, milk ! -- of another species. How sick and twisted is that. Consider Victoria's Secret, a company who makes much of its money by exposing women's breasts. Never mind all that.

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