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Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania: A Review by an Atlas Novice

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So, when Corey and Mike asked if I wanted to review the Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania , I jumped at the chance to write about this unique type of scientific reference book. I was also curious, as a birder of the northeast United States, to see what kind of avian changes have been going on in Pennsylvania.

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Grouse in PA, Grouse in Costa Rica

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At 8, everything was far away, distant, and foreign, even Pennsylvania. We were going to make the long drive to far away Pennsylvania and stay in the cabin for a few precious, amazing days. One such surprising experience happened with grouse. Watch and listen for the birds as they rustle through the leaf litter.

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So, I’m Writing a Field Guide

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All three of those authors have far more experience than I do and the upcoming releases for next spring, California and Pennsylvania, are written by authors just as illustrious! But to find a Cerulean Warbler a New York birder needs a bit more information, so I included a couple of parks where they can be found.

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