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I Get Back

10,000 Birds

Four moments (and species) stand out in my own personal birding renaissance: I put an improvised birdbath in my yard to see if I can get the House Sparrows to stop munching on my lettuce plants, and a stunning Black-vented Oriole arrives to bathe. I realize I’m not in Kansas (well, California) anymore. I have birding buddies!

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Collaborative list – September 2018

10,000 Birds

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. They are hungry, tired and don’t need to be chased. Claire and Grant went walkabout for 20 FOYs.

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