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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of July 2012)

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I saw a few shorebirds myself this weekend, but was more amused by a House Sparrow. As soon as the test began, so did the monotonous cheeping. I tracked the call to an obstructed corner of the room and encouraged the kids to tune out the endless plaintive cry of what I guessed to be a juvenile House Sparrow.

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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. On Sunday at Kissena Park I saw five species of sparrows. A mixed species flock of sparrows (american tree, field and chipping) was by the bike track parking lot. What was your best bird of the weekend?

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011)

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If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. A Preview… 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. I suspect though that once we get past the Ides of March (beware!) link] Donna S.

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Birding Beyond Lake Yojoa and Panacam Lodge

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Nonetheless, a birder’s initial experience in Honduras sets him or her on an inexorable course towards the only species currently named for this gem of a country. Prevost’s Ground-Sparrow , on the other hand, made the scene with their gorgeous white faces and button eyes. Loving life on Montaña de Vida © José A.

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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.

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Birding and Safari-ing South Africa with the ABA

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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. The small group was a good counterpart to the large, convivial ABA Safari group of 98 birders.

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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?

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