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WPAs: America’s Duck Factories

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Ding” Darling NWR in Florida. The region has justifiably been referred to as the “Duck Factory of North America.” Thus, for birders, WPAs are vitally important for populations of many waterfowl as well as shorebirds, grassland species, and other migratory species. What are WPAs and why should birders care about them?

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A Great Day Out West – Bobcats, Birds and Boardwalks

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“Out West” to most Floridians might mean California or Arizona or might even refer to the Gulf Coast of Florida. And the magic factories are two neighbors, Green Cay Wetlands and Wakodahatchee Wetlands. These two water management wetlands are amongst the very best birding and photography locations in south Florida.

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The Wildlife Conservation Stamp: An Additional Income Stream for Our National Wildlife Refuges

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As a result, animals like the Florida panther and diminishing habitats like the prairie grasslands stand a fighting chance. Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 1. million acres of Refuge lands.

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Autumn colours

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This year will be tough on many birds as further mudflat destruction to construct factories in China means that they may not be able to feed in areas that they have known in the past. Here is a little test-there are 6 species of shorebird in the photo-can you identify them? Get yours today!

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Collaborative list – December 2019

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They contributed 150 lists accounting for 1032 species and more than 36,000 individual birds. Thus 100 species were missed by the time he woke up and noticed that eBird had reset the counters at midnight(do you guys have nothing better to do?). old angel factory area. Emerald Tanager – Tangara florida. 07 Dec 2019.

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Collaborative list – April 2019

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April was a busy time for the beats with 10 of them contributing 164 lists to accumulate 744 species from 7 countries; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Serbia, UK, Brazil and Barbados. Emerald Tanager – Tangara florida. Florida Canyon–lower. Florida Canyon–lower. old angel factory area. 05 Jan 2019.

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Collaborative List – March 2019

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978 species were tallied this month from 163 checklists. Only 123 species appear on both sides of the life list. old angel factory area. Florida Canyon–lower. Florida Canyon–lower. Florida Canyon–lower. Florida Canyon–lower. That’s just 3.35%. 17 Feb 2019. 05 Jan 2019.

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