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Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of May 2014?

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Many civilized nations will be honoring over the next few days those women who have birthed and raised us. At this time of year with every manner of bird on the wing, one needn’t ask whether you’ll be birding this weekend. A better question, then, might be with whom are you birding? Corey and I will be birding like mad.

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Ravenswood Winery: Besieged (2014)

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While one farmer grows hops, another raises grain destined for the malthouse. In 2014, the winery released Besieged, a blend of petite Syrah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Barbera, and Mourvedre grapes. Ravenswood Winery: Besieged (2014). Besieged is a powerful California red, weighing in at a hefty 14.5%

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Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of August 2014?

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If you see him next to you with bins raised, chances are you’re in the right place! I’m trying to decide where in Western New York to chase birds this weekend… got any ideas for me? Corey never needs help determining where to enjoy the best birding in the NYC area. How about you? Share your plans in the comments below.

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Big Years in 2013

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Greg Cantrell is doing a New Jersey Big Year, hoping for 300 species, and raising funds for the New Jersey Audubon Citizen Science program. And who’s planning one for 2014? It’s a pretty darn cool idea. You can see what she is up to at Laura’s Conservation Big Year 2013. And that’s all that I have found so far.

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Swift Care Ontario: Sometimes It Takes a Village

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Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it sometimes takes a “village” of rehabbers to save threatened wildlife. The 2014 season demonstrated the power of cooperation, communication, and determination to save three Chimney Swifts. Timing is everything when it comes to releasing Chimney Swifts.

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

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in total revenue, but from 2014-2020, it averaged about $1.3M In 2014 , the accountants seem to have first raised the issue of “substantial doubt” about the ABA’s ability “to continue as a going concern.”. The end result is an organization in debt and with substantially less revenue than it had in the 2000s.

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Bottoms up!

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So raise a glass to the hope that 2014 will further your search for the Holy Quail and that Nature will continue to amaze and delight us. May you be happy, healthy and successful. Bottoms Up! Blogging Inspiration Happy New Year'