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Grouse in PA, Grouse in Costa Rica

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Even so, he still knew many species and always yearned to learn about the wildlife he encountered. One such surprising experience happened with grouse. In keeping with gamebird tradition, my first experience with grouse wasn’t one of a bird on a branch or something singing from a tree.

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I and the Bird #146

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Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. That’s why Costa Rica is at the top of every single birder’s list of desperately desired destinations. Lucky Patrick O’Donnell lives in Costa Rica and, as a guide , gets to enjoy the epic avifauna of that exquisite country. The proposal from U.S.

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Most Wanted Birds in Brazil

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As part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway we asked readers of 10,000 Birds to name the bird in Brazil that they would like to see more than any other species. They really appeared to enjoy this, because as soon as they swam back to the rocks they would line up again to repeat the experience.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

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Corey encountered a bunch of winners, but 24 Common Redpolls at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, in almost the exact same spot he saw them a couple of years ago, feeding on birch inflorescence by the East Pond, were easily his best birds of the weekend. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011?

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I will be birding the foothill rainforests of Quebrada Gonzalez, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica. Jochen the swallows have arrived at NYC at Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge too. Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! How cool’s that!? I hope it doesnt rain the entire time!

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Veraguan Mango – Panama's ex-endemic

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In the last few years, birders in Costa Rica started noticing strange mango species in the Golfito/Puntarenas region of the country. The strange birds were identified as Veraguan Mangos and they have now officially been added to the Costa Rican national bird list. have found their way to Costa Rica.

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