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In defense of county listing

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The search for the next new bird is that much more fulfilling when you’re limited to the smallest of the arbitrary political boundaries in the United States, and the search for those birds necessitates a broad working knowledge of the county of the sort that can only be attained through experience. You simply cannot go wrong.

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Practice what matters most

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Next, I consider Michael Jordan’s comment. Jordan emphasizes technique and addressing specific shortcomings to positively impact performance. Rid yourself of unnecessary diversions such as mobile phones, coworkers, customers, home repairs, family, workouts, ego, etc. Not so much. Then chunk them out one by one.

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Duck Migration

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… Tags: ducks , features , jamaica bay , migration , queens • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family.

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Practice what matters most

Sales and Marketing Management

Next, I consider Michael Jordan’s comment. Jordan emphasizes technique and addressing specific shortcomings to positively impact performance. Rid yourself of unnecessary diversions such as mobile phones, coworkers, customers, home repairs, family, workouts, ego, etc. Not so much. Then chunk them out one by one.

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A Few Jordanian Birds

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My wife and I had the privilege of visiting Mexican friends in Jordan in early October. And I have lots of experience with my long lens drawing attention. Even upon our departure from Jordan, I was informed that my ever-so-dangerous binoculars could not go in my carry-on bag. So, would I go back to Jordan just to bird?

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Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State

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The homeowner, Fred Jordan, has been hosting visiting birders who heard of the bird through word-of-mouth since November. Many thanks to Fred Jordan for being a wonderful host with great enthusiasm for his awesome avian visitor. Third of all, the bird that was first seen on 30 October is, as of this blog posting, STILL THERE!

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Best Bird of the Year 2013

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Hornbills are spectacular under any circumstances, but when a pair lands in a bush beside you at eye-level and begin mutual preening , it makes for a spectacular experience. I was attending the 3rd Global Bird-watching Conference in Gujarat and suddenly surrounded not just be species that were completely new, but entire families of birds.

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