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Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

A description of the parenting habits of Emperor Penguins begins the lengthy chapter, “Family Matters,” about Chris’s difficult, intense relationship with his father. Because being a birder means you experience life through that framework. I have one complaint about Better Living Through Birding : I wish there were photos.

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

10,000 Birds

Filming the plovers of Estero Lagoon Plovers are a significant part of the shorebird family, comprising 66 species worldwide. I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding. Hat-tip to Stella. Small to medium-sized birds, they are characterized by their typically upright posture, large eyes and fairly long legs.

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