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MARCH 11, 2011

A Fascinating Blog Post Three Brave Boys Save Secretary Bird Black-backed Woodpecker to Get Protection in California? Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. Tags: Asides • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Nine-legged Plover?

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MARCH 2, 2011

Share Your Thoughts « White-faced Ibis at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge Giveaway of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil: The Pantanal & Cerrado of Central Brazil » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here. The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

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Experience Experiments Deer 2011 162

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MARCH 7, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Get to it already! • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Brazil Deer 2011 Peru 140

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MARCH 16, 2011

that is dedicated to conserving wildlife in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. for migratory birds.

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DC Washington Deer 2011 145

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MARCH 12, 2011

Share Your Thoughts « Quetzals of Ecuador Winner of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil Giveaway » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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Deer 2011 Birds New York 140

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MARCH 18, 2011

Fortunately, there are some people working to protect the Scarlet Macaws of Honduras. Though Scarlet Macaws are threatened in Honduras there is hope that they will get protection and recover at least some of their numbers and former range. Their plumage is simply amazing and the colors are astounding. Get yours today! Wicked, right?

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Honduras 2011 Deer Birds 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S.

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2011 Deer New York Birds 145

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MARCH 3, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Tags: Asides • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Get yours today!

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Honduras 2011 Deer Denmark 145

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MARCH 15, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. We need more predictions, more plates, and more promotions ! The proposal from U.S.

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Deer 2011 New York New York Times 124

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MARCH 9, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S.

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Deer 2011 Oklahoma New York 124

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MARCH 16, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Really… you too? • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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2011 Deer New York Texas 140

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MARCH 16, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service desperately needs your feedback as they craft a new vision for our National Wildlife Refuge System. The results will inform a vision document to be adopted in July 2011 at a national conference to guide the NWR system for wildlife protection into the next decade and beyond. Wicked, right?

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2011 Wildlife Birds Deer 140

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

… … Tags: duck butts , ducks , mallards • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. We even have both a male duck butt and a female duck butt for you. We really do not want to know. Without further ado, duck butts.

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Ducks 2011 Deer Brazil 203

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MARCH 2, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. If you are sensitive to mildly bad language don’t click the link. Wicked, right?

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2011 Deer New York Owls 152

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MARCH 5, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. The jury is still out but what a cool bird! Hat-tip to Shawn. The proposal from U.S.

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2011 Deer Cuba Hunters 145

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MARCH 4, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S.

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Ethiopia 2011 Deer New York 145

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MARCH 14, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. And how unfair is it that my folks have had better looks at redpolls this year then I have?

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2011 Deer New York New York City 140

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MARCH 13, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Tags: Asides • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Get yours today!

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2011 Deer New York Obama 133

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MARCH 17, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. You have no idea how bad it can get. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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Squirrels 2011 Deer New York 145

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MARCH 4, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Tags: iatb • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Get yours today!

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2011 Deer Costa Rica Birds 145

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MARCH 17, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Just saying. The deadline is Friday, March 18. The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

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2011 Deer New York Owls 140

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MARCH 13, 2011

All of the shots in this post were taken on 1 March 2011 at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge’s West Pond as the sun was going down. … Tags: diving ducks , ducks , flight • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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2011 Ducks Deer New York 150

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MARCH 8, 2011

I may have to quit blogging… Tags: Asides • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. I blame Charlie Sheen. What is even more terrifying is that the link takes you to Cracked. Wicked, right?

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2011 Deer New York Owls 151

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MARCH 22, 2011

In fact Punta Cana is a shining example of how large hotels can conduct their operations in a sustainable manner whilst contributing significantly to the preservation of birds, wildlife and habitats. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

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Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 180

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MARCH 15, 2011

And, as a bonus, your spouse/partner will probably want to go birding with you more often… Tags: Portugal , Worldwide Birding Adventures • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. Wicked, right?

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Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 169

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Get yours today! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. The proposal from U.S.

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Ducks 2011 Jamaica Deer 150

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MARCH 4, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Please click here to see the archive of national bird posts. The proposal from U.S.

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Denmark 2011 Honduras Deer 161

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MARCH 1, 2011

Slimbridge Wetland Centre (c) Mike Fuller @Riverhead, NY (c) Joe Kelly Magnificent Muscovy (c) Karen Davis Tags: ducks , features , manky , muscovy • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. Get yours today! Wicked, right?

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Ducks 2011 Deer New York 210

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MARCH 11, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. … This is the second in a series of posts about national birds. Get yours today!

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Nicaragua El Salvador 2011 Deer 180

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MARCH 7, 2011

Mixed macaws in flight (c) Tim Ryan Chris wanted me (and you) to know about Fauna Forever Tambopata (FFT), a long-term wildlife, ecotourism and biodiversity monitoring project based in the Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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Peru 2011 Deer Birds 189

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MARCH 8, 2011

… Tags: Breeding plumage , gulls • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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Breeding 2011 Deer New York 145

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MARCH 10, 2011

Talk about Big Sky Country – One of Corey’s 10 Views from a Van in Kazakhstan Tags: march , weekend • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. Get yours today! Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!

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2011 Deer Birds New York 145

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MARCH 6, 2011

Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Get yours today! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. The proposal from U.S.

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Geese 2011 Deer New York 145

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MARCH 12, 2011

Pavonine Quetzal ( Pharomachrus pavoninus ) Tags: ecuador , quetzal • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

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Ecuador 2011 Deer New York 188

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Corey encountered a bunch of winners, but 24 Common Redpolls at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, in almost the exact same spot he saw them a couple of years ago, feeding on birch inflorescence by the East Pond, were easily his best birds of the weekend. However, I’ll bestow that honor upon my first local Common Grackles of spring.

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2011 New York Deer Birds 153

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MARCH 2, 2011

Soon we were out of the protected harbour and into choppier waters, and here I have to say I suffered for about two hours from the dreaded affliction known as sea-sickness. We soon were close to the Mokohinau Islands , one of the many islands in the area that serve as wildlife refuges. I personally had a great if exhausting day.

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New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 174

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MARCH 16, 2011

They are commonest where they are intensively protected and managed, but these places are often remote and hard to visit. Seeing a wild kiwi is potentially the highlight of a star-strewn birding visit to New Zealand, but please respect the tenuous situation the five species are in and any measures in place for their protection.

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New Zealand 2011 Deer New York 143