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Avian Quiz – March 11, 2011

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I have encountered this situation only one time in my birding experience. North America 2. North America 3. North America 4. North America(?) North America 6. North America(?) North America 8. It is not a new book, about 6 years old.

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Calgary Zoo in Big Trouble

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A study released by the associations that accredit zoos across North America said that the occurrence of deaths was not a fluke. There were also reports that the zoo may have concentrated too hard on enhanced visitor experiences without being sure that exhibits were up to par — something that could have led to many of the deaths.

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Quintas das Arcas: Bicudo Vinho Verde (2017)

10,000 Birds

I haven’t yet been birding in Europe but whenever I occasionally skim a field guide about the birds on the other side of the Atlantic, I’m always encouraged to find that I’m already familiar with many species found over there, even though most of my birding experience has been limited to eastern North America.

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

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Consider Estero Lagoon for example… In North America there are nine regular plover species, ten if you include the more vagrant Common Ringed Plover. This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation.

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Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State

10,000 Birds

Tags: Lewiss Woodpecker , new york , woodpeckers • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! But after repeated good experiences with birders as individuals, Mr Jordan has consented to allow the bird to be made public before it leaves. It truly is a beauty, and worth the very long trip.

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I and the Bird #146

10,000 Birds

Birding opened up Central America for me in a way that nothing else did. Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. Once you understand the mind-boggling biodiversity of the area beyond toucans and parrots, you realize how special Central America is. Everyone is welcome to participate, especially people outside North America.

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Spring is for Wheatears

10,000 Birds

3 Responses to “Spring is for Wheatears&# Duncan Mar 18th, 2011 at 3:36 pm I got to experience a wheatear-palooza on my one day birding around Dubai last year. Tags: spring , wheatears • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Photo: A Northern Wheatear at the Paphos headland, taken by Jane Stylianou on March 15, 2011.

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