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My eBird Citizen Science Experiment

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We drove for about 290 km through the 400 square kilometres expanse of Pancevacki Rit and found 8 breeding colonies with 252 occupied nests, or a density of 1.6 And that is where I started to experiment with the eBird. Two years ago, I was counting active nests of Rooks in the flat agricultural landscape north of Belgrade, Serbia.

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Breeding Crested Pigeons in Broome

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Considering Broome often experiences cyclones and strong winds it does make sense for the birds to build a more substantial nest to survive the extreme weather. The Crested Pigeon will breed at any time of year if the conditions are right.

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Warblers that Warble

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That still leaves 11 Warblers that breed in Michoacán. But my experience suggests there is a fair amount of geographical overlap between the two ranges in my area. Like the Common Yellowthroat , the Yellow Warbler breeds no further south than the central Mexican highlands. It does breed in the U.S. But do they warble?

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Birding Shanghai in June 2024

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I listed it on eBird – but my experience (and not only mine) is that the motto of eBird reviewers generally is “If I see it, it’s a vagrant – if you see it, it’s an escapee.” The Amur Paradise Flycatcher is another species breeding in Shanghai. Yellow-rumped Flycatchers are breeding in the same park.

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Hill Mynas: A Touch of Tropical Asia in Miami

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However, the typical birding experience for someone down here also includes a large menagerie of other species such as Orange-winged Parrot , Mitred Parakeet , Egyptian Goose and Nutmeg Mannikin. Common Hill Mynas are easy to locate due to their loud, shrill calls. Could it be due to climate? Lack of feeding opportunities?

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NYT Equine Thought Experiment

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And that fact gives rise to a thought-experiment. Horse-drawn carriages and breeding and racing horses and using them to play polo or to schlep kids around is an insult to horses. They also found evidence on pottery fragments that “very likely” came from mare’s milk fat — a sign that the horses were being milked.

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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results

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Here are some things to consider when comparing different dog breeds: • Do you live in an apartment or a house with a small backyard? If so, make sure to get a breed that plays nice with both. Vet bills can be extremely expensive, so insurance is worthwhile depending on the breed and age of your potential dog.

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