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Birding The City of Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

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All of these things can be found in Las Vegas, Nevada. That is, all of them can be found in Las Vegas except the last one on the list. To get to the sewage ponds you have to go to Henderson, which is a quick drive to the southeast of Las Vegas, about twenty minutes from the strip. All-you-can-eat Buffets.

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Don’t underestimate the underdog in a cross-species super-fight

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I had not previously considered a situation where the two species might come into conflict, but I bet it would be a real money-spinner on pay-per-view. Mayweather and McGregor are expected to attract 5 million ppvs for their super-fight at the 20,000 seat, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Black-throated Sparrow at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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On my western sojourn back in June we made a half-day visit to the absolutely gorgeous Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas. Amphispiza bilineata is a species of the desert and it is found throughout proper habitat in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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Top 25 National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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Others were established to protect specific bird species or subspecies. Others may be perfect for a free morning on a business trip to Boston, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, or Las Vegas. But they primary protect land, an essential but dwindling avian resource. But even with varied criteria, some locations rise to top.

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Carrie’s 2014 Year List

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Other Rocky Mountain species I’d like to round up, in a perfect world, include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, and Varied Thrush. Rock Pigeon Jan 1 – Las Vegas, Nevada. Up until now, though, I’ve never put my year list on 10,000 Birds. This year, I’m taking the plunge. Anyway, here we go: 1.

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Miami Mega Mall vs. Everglades National Park

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This fragile ecosystem is home to 344 feathered species, 300 fish species (salt- and freshwater), 50 species of reptiles, 40 mammal species, and 36 listed species (threatened and/or protected). Here’s a thought – we already know where to find that atmosphere…in Las Vegas!

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Collaborative List – April 2018

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Their 185 checklists contained 951 species during April! La Selva (OTS Reserve)–Road to Puerto Viejo River. Las Vegas – Sunset Park. April’s number are below; 11 countries were visited by 9 beats; Australia, USA, UK, India, Serbia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand and Argentina.

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