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Edgar Allan Poe's “The Raven”

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’ Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly, Though its answer little meaning – little relevancy bore; For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door - Bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, With such name as `Nevermore.’

2011 252
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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011)

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If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Highlight was probably a White Throated Rock Thrush, but I’m regretting that I didnt try harder to see a Red Jungle Fowl that I heard. I suspect though that once we get past the Ides of March (beware!) Get yours today! link] Donna S.

2011 133
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Best Bird of the Year 2012

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It was a heart-pounding scene straight out of Jurassic Park, an odd experience for a laid-back pursuit like birding. However, he went far afield to find a more familiar fowl. I wrote about the experience here. Adam Riley chose a bird that is near and dear to Mike Bergin’s heart.

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