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Experiencing Spring at EVOA

10,000 Birds

While walking the dog I could hear Serin , Wren and several Black Redstarts proclaiming their territories. The ponds were full of birds as usual with abundant Common Snipe as well as Ruff , some Dunlin , Stilts and a few ducks, including Red-crested Pochards. Interestingly, a bird of prey set off a psychological experiment.

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Sibley Birds East & Sibley Birds West: A Review

10,000 Birds

My Eastern Sibley served me well, replacing the Peterson’s with which I learned my ducks and waders. I was a little sad to see that the newer editions don’t have the second signature birds (Wood Duck for Eastern, Tufted Puffin for Western) and regional maps on the spine. “Ethics” includes a lengthy discussion on playback.