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Vagrancy in Birds: A Book Review

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The diverse range of vagrancy factors dips into related sciences–earth science and magnetic fields, geography and climate, dispersion and evolution–that may not be familiar to readers with little science background. It’s not always easy reading.

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Field Guide to North American Flycatchers: Empidonax and Pewees–A Field Guide Review

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Lee is also a geochemist and professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University, Houston. He is one of the leaders of the new Los Angeles Birders group, and has webinars on topics such as “ Tricky Tringas ” and, with Cin-Ty Lee, “ Empidonax Identification in the West.”