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What Happened in Costa Rica on Global Big Day, 2017

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As we approached our lowland nocturnal site, calling House Sparrows , Social Flycatcher , and a few other common species reminded us of the approaching dawn. Although it was partially hidden by the mist over the marsh, we could still see enough to count Rufescent Tiger-Heron. Our Rufescent Tiger-Heron. Pre-dawn in the Lowlands.

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Pipits and the Sweet Smell of Seaweed

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Or These Blasts From The Past Reason To Become A Bird Watcher #13: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! • Explore These Related Posts First Phoebe of 2011 Duck Migration Review of Gulf Crossing Cold Front Connecticut in Carolina (or how migrants surprise us).Or Join Mike in Jamaica! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011)

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I suspect though that once we get past the Ides of March (beware!) we might have a shot at another spring. And isn’t that an inspiring thought? Moved by an unseasonable bout of optimism, I went owl-chasing this weekend and actually encountered what has been a true nemesis bird for me: Northern Saw-whet Owl !

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