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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Manky Muscovy Ducks Manky Muscovy Ducks By Mike • March 2, 2011 • 6 comments Tweet Share The Muscovy Duck ( Cairina moschata ) attracts more attention than most ducks, at least in North America.

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MARCH 7, 2011

By Mike • March 7, 2011 • 5 comments Tweet Share I bet you do! Duncan Mar 7th, 2011 at 5:15 pm I can imagine being there. Mike Mar 7th, 2011 at 5:46 pm The trip (not counting airfare) might be a lot less than you think, Duncan. Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru? That could be you! I hope this info helps.

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MARCH 10, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birding / Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011? Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011? 10 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011?&#

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birding / Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? By Mike • March 17, 2011 • 24 comments Tweet Share Happy St. fantastic capture!

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MARCH 4, 2011

By Corey • March 4, 2011 • 3 comments Tweet Share The Mute Swan Cygnus olor became the national bird of Denmark in 1984, replacing the Skylark Alauda arvensis. Corey Mar 5th, 2011 at 7:28 am @Clare: Does Australia have a national bird for the whole country? Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds.

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MARCH 18, 2011

By Corey • March 18, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share The national bird of Honduras is the Scarlet Macaw. Fortunately, there are some people working to protect the Scarlet Macaws of Honduras. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more!

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MARCH 6, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Orange-headed Thrush Orange-headed Thrush By Redgannet • March 6, 2011 • 18 comments Tweet Share The Orange-headed Thrush , Zoothera citrinus, is common across much of India and south-east Asia. Great shots!

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MARCH 7, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Bird Surprises Bird Surprises By Bill • March 8, 2011 • 9 comments Tweet Share Sometimes we watchers see birds do things that surprise us—things birds are not supposed to do. This was Snow Bunting heaven.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The conservation need is urgent: great attention has rightly been paid to Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest but not enough resources have gone to the Pantanal and the Cerrado, of which only 4% and 5%, respectively, are protected. Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds. Thanks for visiting!

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MARCH 8, 2011

8 Responses to “Starling & Grackle Bird Feeding Tips&# Jeff Jones Mar 9th, 2011 at 10:04 am I use upside down suet feeders and only the rare starling and bluejay even attempts to use it. Meredith Mar 9th, 2011 at 10:56 am Thanks for the tips, Sharon! KARE 11 Segment 03-15-11 « Birdchick Mar 15th, 2011 at 11:01 am [.]

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MARCH 22, 2011

2 Responses to “Birding Lodges – Part 2 – Punta Cana Resort & Club&# Arie Gilbert Mar 22nd, 2011 at 10:47 am How interesting. tai haku Mar 22nd, 2011 at 11:52 am I went to an “eco-lodge&# at the other end of DR with the aim of seeing the 2 endemic Cyclura iguanas at Lago Enriquillo. Thanks for visiting!

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MARCH 13, 2011

• Explore These Related Posts Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of March 2011) Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011? Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011) Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of March 2011? link] Donna S.

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MARCH 15, 2011

OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds. Ok, I confess -- I am being lazy. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

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MARCH 7, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Inspiration / The Bluebird by John Burroughs The Bluebird by John Burroughs By Corey • March 7, 2011 • 4 comments Tweet Share John Burroughs should be as well known as Henry David Thoreau. Thanks, Corey!

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MARCH 15, 2011

Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) He also blogs for birdingblogs.com 19 Responses to “Polygynandry and the Alpine Accentor&# Corey Mar 15th, 2011 at 1:49 pm Nobody tell Daisy, OK?

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MARCH 9, 2011

5 Responses to “Leucistic Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis&# Meredith Mar 10th, 2011 at 9:41 am I learn something every day from you guys. Corey Mar 10th, 2011 at 6:59 pm Ruddy Ducks are great little ducks, wherever they show up. Thanks, Corey! Nevertheless, three cheers for Ruddy Ducks, one of my faves! I for one missed it.

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MARCH 2, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Petrel Paradise Petrel Paradise By Duncan • March 2, 2011 • 4 comments Tweet Share I’ve mentioned before that New Zealand is a great place for enjoying petrels. That is all. I want to see prions someday.

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MARCH 21, 2011

7 Responses to “Lewis’s Woodpecker in New York State&# Jochen Mar 22nd, 2011 at 4:18 am This bird is too good even by your standards. Corey Mar 22nd, 2011 at 5:38 am I agree. Jochen Mar 22nd, 2011 at 6:14 am Oh wait, it’s not a Lewis’s Woodpecker. Jacey Mar 22nd, 2011 at 2:03 pm Hi Everyone.

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MARCH 3, 2011

and Colombia respectively, have secured thirteen new conservation easements in Colombia with private landowners that will protect important habitat for the Cerulean Warbler – North America’s fastest declining neotropical migrant songbird. Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds. Thanks for visiting!

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MARCH 8, 2011

2 Responses to “Terrifying Truth about Crow Intelligence&# Jochen Mar 9th, 2011 at 6:09 am Their intelligence goes even further, and researchers have shown that Ravens master a feat that even 6 to 7 year old (human) children usually can’t accomplish: they can analyze what someone else knows / can know and act accordingly.

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MARCH 2, 2011

OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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MARCH 12, 2011

5 Responses to “Most Wanted Birds in Brazil&# Duncan Mar 12th, 2011 at 7:38 pm Clearly Jan and I need to organise an expedition to rediscover the Kinglet Calyptura. Jan Axel Mar 12th, 2011 at 8:07 pm Interesting choices, and congratulations to the winner! Duncan, I’ll look forward for it! I thought that was clever.

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Brazil 2011 Birds Penguins 247

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Mar 2nd, 2011 at 3:03 pm What a fortuitous stop Larry! Corey Mar 2nd, 2011 at 7:57 pm These shots are great. Larry Jordan Mar 3rd, 2011 at 2:49 am @Robert it was definitely fortuitous and thanks for the comment @Corey thanks! Dawn Fine Mar 4th, 2011 at 8:31 pm Nice shots Larry! Isn’t digiscoping a wonderful thing?

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Wildlife Sacramento 2011 Jordan 178

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MARCH 17, 2011

All of the shots in this post were taken on 12-13 March 2011 at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, New York. Jochen Mar 17th, 2011 at 11:11 am To me, they’ll always be the Rubbery Ducks. Jochen Mar 18th, 2011 at 10:14 am I always called them Rubber Ducks because to me their silhouette is perfect – just ask Ernie.

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MARCH 22, 2011

By Corey • March 22, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds. Thanks for visiting!

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MARCH 4, 2011

One Response to “Liben Lark Gets a Lifeline&# Jochen Mar 5th, 2011 at 11:37 am May I request that our Beat Writers free field trip be planned around seeing Liben Lark in Ethiopia? OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Thanks for visiting!

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MARCH 11, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Reason #17,411 Not to Own Wild Birds Reason #17,411 Not to Own Wild Birds By Corey • March 11, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share Quentin Tarantino might sue you. Thanks for visiting! The proposal from U.S.

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MARCH 11, 2011

5 Responses to “The Amazing Exploding Dove Meets Montana&# Will Mar 11th, 2011 at 2:10 pm Still haven’t figured out why they haven’t stormed into the Northeast yet in any numbers, yet they have pushed well into central Canada. Nicole Mar 11th, 2011 at 10:49 pm I’ve always like the Collared doves.

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MARCH 5, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Cool Green Heron Cool Green Heron By Corey • March 5, 2011 • 3 comments Tweet Share If, like me, you like Green Herons and if, like me, you like birds with oddball plumages, then this post is for you.

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MARCH 11, 2011

8 Responses to “Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds&# Duncan Mar 12th, 2011 at 3:39 am Brandt’s Cormorants are dreary? David Mar 12th, 2011 at 11:08 am Well, Duncan, the punishment should suit the crime, so I suggest you banish me (all expenses paid) to the California coast and offshore waters for at least a year.

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MARCH 10, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Last Chance to Enter Last Chance to Enter By Corey • March 10, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share You only have until midnight tonight to enter the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway.

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MARCH 17, 2011

5 Responses to “If You Think Squirrels Raiding Your Feeders Are Bad News…&# Jochen Mar 17th, 2011 at 10:17 am What is it with North American birders and squirrels?! KATHLEEN Mar 17th, 2011 at 2:17 pm DO MOCKINGBIRDS MIGRATE? YourBirdOasis.com Mar 17th, 2011 at 8:17 pm BurlingtonFreePress is digging deep Corey.

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MARCH 12, 2011

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MARCH 12, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Bird Banding Codes Demystified Bird Banding Codes Demystified By Mike • March 12, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share Ever run into trouble trying to assign a 4-letter code to a North American bird?

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Deer 2011 Birds New York 140

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MARCH 14, 2011

By Corey • March 14, 2011 • 2 comments Tweet Share She calls herself a photo-blogger but this post does blur the line a bit , no? Mom Mar 14th, 2011 at 7:35 pm Thanks Corey. A good day for my blog :>) Jochen Mar 15th, 2011 at 4:43 am Nice shot! Coreys 2011 Year List - 228 Copyright © 2011 10,000 Birds.

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MARCH 17, 2011

2 Responses to “Best Odds for a Free Crossley Guide&# Jochen Mar 18th, 2011 at 9:53 am Hmmmm, so that means I already have to own a Crossley to win one? YourBirdOasis.com Mar 18th, 2011 at 10:05 pm I haven’t seen the book yet, so I also can’t say which plate is my favorite. What is the National Bird of Honduras?

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MARCH 13, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Bufflehead in Flight Bufflehead in Flight By Corey • March 13, 2011 • 8 comments Tweet Share Bufflehead are one of our most amusing ducks. Mar 14th, 2011 at 8:50 am [.] Beautiful. The name says it all.

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