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A Few Kingfishers

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Belted Kingfisher (Reno, USA, Jan 2015). Collared Kingfisher (Brisbane, Australia, Jan 2017). Crested Kingfisher (HongAn, China, Jun 2015). Ruddy Kingfisher (Singapore, Nov 2015). Stork-billed Kingfisher (Singapore, Nov 2015 and Taman Negara, Malaysia, Nov 2019). Black-capped Kingfisher (Nanhui, China, May 2018).

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First Phoebe of 2017

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I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2017 this morning, 12 March, at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, thus kicking off spring for myself over a week early. As I have for the last several years, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2017?

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First Phoebe of 2021

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2017 – 12 March. 2015 – 28 March. As I have for years now, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2021? And was it late or early? 2021 – 13 March. 2020 – 15 March. 2019 – 17 March. 2018 – 30 March. 2016 – 18 March.

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First Phoebe of 2020

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2017 – 12 March. 2015 – 28 March. As I have for years now, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2020? And was it late or early? 2020 – 15 March. 2019 – 17 March. 2018 – 30 March. 2016 – 18 March. 2014 – 29 March. Enjoy spring!

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Two Birds

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Collared Finchbill (Zhenjiang, China, Oct 2015). Long-tailed Broadbill (Nabang, China, Mar 2017). Sunda Woodpecker (Singapore, Dec 2015). Almost abstract bird patterns. Blue Tit (Visselhoevede, Germany, Jul 2018). “You`re so juvenile!” ” Budgerigar (Ayers Rock, Australia, Dec 2016).

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My Birding Goals for 2017

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Here’s hoping that 2017 is a much better year than 2016! I saw 425 in 2016, 510 in 2015, 560 in 2014, 517 in 2013, 529 in 2012, 375 in 2011, 601 in 2010, 609 in 2009, 313 in 2008, and 459 in 2007. Thank all that is good and holy in the world that the abomination that was 2016 is finally in the books.

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Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa

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David Brito (from Canary Islands, Spain), started operations with our hotel on 14th February 2015 and very fast positioned in Mindo because of our superb infrastructure and top-notch service. December 2017, Ana (his sister), came also to help him manage the hotel and tour operator!

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