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10,000 Birds goes eBirding – Part II

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Some are all three ( e.g. , New York, California, and Florida). However, at 691 species already observed, new species will be relatively rare going forward. The map would look a lot more complete if someone added a checklist from Russia.). Of course, the Collaborative will also continue to work on the global map as well.

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What is the State Bird of Alaska?

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The Willow Ptarmigan, which is the most numerous, can also be found in Russia, Finland, Scandinavia, and Canada. They are also rarely spotted farther south: in April of 2014, Corey saw one in New York (he also took the photo above)! The Willow Ptarmigan was officially designated in 1960, when Alaska entered the union.

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The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

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The other sub-species, Calidris canutus roselaari , migrates along the Pacific Coast and breeds in Alaska and the Wrangel Island in Russia. Red Knots have already lost more than 80 percent of their coastal habitat in Florida, New Jersey, and New York. The current status of the Rufa Red Knot under the ESA is “threatened”.

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Birding Sweden on the Fly

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In June of 2013 he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe, spotting birds in Iceland , Russia , Finland , and, as you’re about to find out, Sweden: We took a quick flight from Helsinki and arrived in Stockholm, Sweden, arriving at our fourth country on this trip.

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From Today's New York Times

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Though hunting still plays a role and led to a bilateral treaty with Russia, ratified last September, climate change is the major threat to polar bears today. Polar bear specialists have shown that diminishing summer sea ice has led to health risks and mortality for the bears, as well as a general population decrease.

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A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review

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It is early April as I write this, and migration is beginning to trickle through to New York City. Research has also shown that migrant birds have smaller brains than resident birds but grow more neurons, which deal with spatial information, before they migrate. Pause again to think about having this superpower.).

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Surfin’ (and Sleddin’) Birds

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or a Snowy Owl in New York City ), it’s time to turn to the lighter side of the bird news beat. Image above from Nine News, Channel Nine) I mean, these Black Swans appear to enjoy catching some waves, and it’s just a few days before the holiday.