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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011)

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Moved by an unseasonable bout of optimism, I went owl-chasing this weekend and actually encountered what has been a true nemesis bird for me: Northern Saw-whet Owl ! Moved by an unseasonable bout of optimism, I went owl-chasing this weekend and actually encountered what has been a true nemesis bird for me: Northern Saw-whet Owl !

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I and the Bird #146

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Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. Or These Blasts From The Past I and the Bird #128 I and the Bird #138 I and the Bird #39 I and the Bird #42 I and the Bird #96 About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Wicked, right?

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Birding and Safari-ing South Africa with the ABA

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The leopards place their kill in a tree, protecting it from poaching by other predators. I was ecstatic when we found two giraffes by the side of the road “necking”, which I found out is a male test of strength and dominance, not a romantic entanglement. So, the best way to find a leopard is to find the kill.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

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If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. When I first saw it I thought it might be a snowy or a barn owl because it was almost white. What was your best bird of the weekend? Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed.

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011?

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About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! 24 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world. Many of the fruits, seeds and flowers that make up a significant part of a macaw’s diet in this part of the Amazon basin have evolved with naturally occurring toxins designed for the plant’s self-protection. Wicked, right?

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Birding in Honduras, Part II: Pico Bonito Lodge

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Central American Pygmy-Owl is another key species at the lodge. Cuery y Salado Preserve protects a coastal mangrove system full of wildlife from monkeys to trogons. Although apparently not uncommon, its tiny size and penchant for calling from the tallest trees in the forest make it difficult to spot. Photo by James Adams.

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