10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2017

The tenth month of the year isn’t one that is commonly associated with birding in Costa Rica but no matter, it should be. Those with binoculars who visit now will still lays eyes on lots of birds. There’s always the chance that your trip might coincide with a tropical storm but that doesn’t happen every year and when it does, it’s only for a few days or maybe a week (and also gives you the chance to put your waterproof optics to the test).

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Author: Tony Agresta Most salespeople could teach a course in rejection. They’ve been through it so many times they can rattle off the typical objections from customers and prospects: “I don’t have time to hear this pitch”. “It’s not a high priority for us”. “I already have a solution”. “How’s this really going to help me?”. The best prepared salespeople have a comeback ready to go.

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Raleigh Collecting Industry Research 97

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Way back in January Mike and I made a quick trip to Puerto Rico with the hope of cleaning up on all of the endemic species on the island. I’ve been lazy about blogging about our birding adventures there but the recent hurricanes and Jason’s excellent post on the idea of including Puerto Rico in the ABA Area have spurred me into action once again.

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Parrots Puerto Rico Apes Endangered Species 124

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 19, 2017

A few weeks ago I led a field trip to Butte Valley Wildlife Area. It was a destination I had never experienced so I made a few phone calls and got some information from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife agent who actually runs both the Butte Valley and the Shasta Valley Wildlife Areas, which are about 25 miles apart. Butte Valley Wildlife Area is approximately 13,200 acres including the 4,000-acre Meiss Lake, 4,400 acres of intensively managed wetlands, and 4,800 acres of various ty

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 20, 2017

In parts of the world north of the Equator, May and June stand out as banner months for birdwatching. Indeed, many consider the gaudy display of spring migration the dizzying peak of a full year of birding. But while fall migration may pass in more muted tones, the excitement in the air, sustained by southerly winds, feels no less magical. So much is on the move right now… what are you going to find?

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Inhabiting the southwest portion of the US, and nearly all of Mexico, the diminutive Ladder-backed Woodpecker can be found is a relatively wide variety of climates. From the arid desert of the Baja, to the almost jungle like areas of the Mexican mainland. This small woodpecker, 6-7 inches over all has a very strongly barred back, hence its name sake, and a white cheek patch surrounded by black.

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Woodpeckers Mexico California Species 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Lake Corella was formed in 1959 when the Clem Walton Dam was built to collect water for the mining town of Mary Kathleen and is now a popular camping area, especially in the height of tourist season in the cooler months. It is situated about 50 kilometres/31 miles west of Cloncurry and the council is in the slow process of buying it from the government for $1 !

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Pelicans Zebras Fish Collecting 124

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 20, 2017

I’ll admit I was completely stunned when I saw this week’s beer on the shelf at my local distributor. I’ve seen all kinds of bird likenesses applied to beer bottles, cans, and cases, but invariably it’s ducks, geese, hawks, eagles, owls – maybe the occasional heron. In other words, mostly big – and occasionally mean-looking – but always familiar birds that are reliably suggestive of “Nature”, life in the “wild”, leisurely jaunts through “the great outdoors”, and other such well-worn advert

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