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A Survey of U.S. Birders

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The survey was commissioned by National Flyway Council (NFC), which implements the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP), which, in turn, aims to maintain abundant waterfowl populations in North America. A core portion of the birdwatcher survey involved discrete choice experiments (DCEs).

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The Dry Tortugas – off the Bucket-list

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Birding the Dry Tortugas in late April has always been high on my bucket-list of the best birding experiences in North America. And last week I got to celebrate my coming of (young) age by crossing one off the old list, courtesy of my mate Adrian Binns and Wes Biggs of Florida Nature Tours. Almost infantile.

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

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How to Know the Birds talks about 200 commonly found birds in North America (including one extinct bird, the Passenger Pigeon) in 200 brief essays, each exactly one page long. I’m not sure if “the Ugly” refers to the cormorant itself or human reaction (catfish farmers are officially allowed to shoot the birds).

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Birds In a Changing Climate: A Primer

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The vast majority of you reading this accept it is happening, and for the time being it is caused by humans. Conversely, parts of the world that have traditionally been quite dry may experience more rainfall. This is a Pika, a charismatic and beloved mammal found in high elevations in much of western North America.

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Best Bird of the Year 2014

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Larry starts us off right with an owl that makes birders drool: I was able to see and photograph many great birds in 2014 but my Best Bird of the Year would have to be the Great Gray Owl , the largest Strix in North America. The experience, the place, and the bird combine to make this my BBOTY.

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