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My 2013 Birding Year in Review (With My Top Ten Birding Moments!)

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In 2013 I birded in two countries, submitted eBird checklists for seven U.S. At the beginning of the year I said the following about my goals for the year’s birding: I start 2013 with 297 birds on my Queens Life List , 500 birds on my ABA Life List , and 1,096 birds on my World Life List. I didn’t think so.

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Astonishing Move By UK Government to Control Buzzards

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A UK government department had announced funding for a research project into the ‘Management of Buzzards to Protect Pheasant poults’ (poults are young Pheasants being reared specifically to be released for shooting). of nearly 500 radio-tagged releases). In the 21st century this is truly outrageous. … a.

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

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His second book on migration is a tale of many birds and many research studies all connected by the theme of migration and by his thoughtful narrative voice. Even if you have read about these research projects, Weidensaul’s accounts offer fresh angles and updated information. is through the personal and the specific.

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What’s Up with the ABA?  Part III (Finances)

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Additionally, I was curious how the ABA arrived at its precarious financial position, so I did some historical research and decided to share the results. Since 2013, the ABA has had relatively modest annual operating deficits or surpluses, but mostly deficits. Note that I only have access to public documents, and I am not accountant.

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Second International Birding Rally in Northern Peru: June 11-18, 2013

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The International Birding Rally Challenge is spearheaded by Inka Terra Association, a Peruvian non-government organization dedicated to research, conservation and community-based ecotourism, Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, and Peru’s Commission for Exports and Promotion of Peru.

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Can Birds Be Safe? If Only.

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Lawrence University associate professor Dr. Susan Willson, who led a field study involving pet cats in 2013 and 2014. The conservation implications are clear,” writes researcher Dr. Susan Willson. “If Birdsbesafe was invented in 2009, has a website filled with testimonials, and has received high praise from St.

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A Guide to Some Possible Bird Species Splits in Costa Rica

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Bird species that require further research. Nutting’s Flycatcher : The fuzzy issue of the already tough to identify Nutting’s Flycatcher was brought to the attention of birders in 2013 by way of a proposal submitted to the AOU by Steve N. Bird species that require further research and for which we need recordings.