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American White Pelicans in Key West

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In addition to sharks, barracuda, rays, and fishes, we had also spotted Double-crested Cormorants , Brown Pelicans , and Magnificent Frigatebirds. As we pulled to a stop at the sand bar and hopped out into the hip-deep water, I literally couldn’t believe my eyes: a flock of American White Pelicans. Mangrove island near Key West.

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Birding in a Refinery

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Whether the courtship efforts of the Green Kingfisher or a showdown between Muscovy Ducks , birds continued to carry out their business unconcerned of human eyes. This time of year marks the start of the breeding season for many species of resident birds, and they are therefore entirely consumed with the urge to procreate.

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Urban Birding in San Diego

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Although the property has seen human impacts, there have been recent efforts to improve water quality and restore this important habitat. Not only can you see cormorants, turnstones, and pelicans up close and personal, but as it is on a point, it is a good spot to scope out pelagic species.

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More Favorite Things

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Which allows me to focus on the habitats they frequent: But it was also a Vermilion Flycatcher that taught me that birds in cemeteries, in this case, Morelia’s Municipal Cemetery, are very used to the presence of humans. They can allow you some great closeups.

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Birding Acapulco

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I had never birded this way before, and can confirm that what I had heard is true: Birds are much more tolerant of human presence when those humans are on a boat! We saw lots of the usual Heron, Egret, Cormorant, and Pelican suspects. But this Bare-necked Tiger-Heron was a real treat for me.

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Dawn in South Carolina

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Brown Pelicans and Laughing Gulls still appeared as silhouettes in the dim light, flying or resting on old wooden pilings out in the waves. Brown Pelicans perched on wooden pilings. Looking for turtle tracks (but also birds and shells). Allen’s turtle transect was 2.5 miles down the beach, 2.5

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Isla Isabel – Mexico’s Galapagos

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Its amazing to me that there are still places on earth where wildlife is blissfully unafraid of humans. Lastly, due to its previous inaccessibility to humans and the absence of natural predators, the wildlife is bizarrely unafraid of humans, allowing for a truly unforgettable experience.

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