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The Bird that Runs from Waves

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If you see shorebirds on a coastal beach in North America they are most likely Sanderlings ( Calidris alba ). If they are running back and forth as the waves ebb and flow they are almost assuredly Sanderlings.

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What is the Terra Project?

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Detect radio-tagged birds that fly within several km. By the time the Terra ships we expect the automated ID to work very well in North America and Northern Mexico, and we will expand it throughout the Americas, the UK and Europe, and then across the globe.” ” Wow, right?

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The First Bird Tracking Station Is Up and Running in Costa Rica

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As these and other birds tagged with radio transmitters fly near the Brisas Reserve in Costa Rica, they will likewise be automatically detected and logged, thus providing a better picture of migrant behavior in Costa Rica.

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Manky Muscovy Ducks

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Manky Muscovy Ducks Manky Muscovy Ducks By Mike • March 2, 2011 • 6 comments Tweet Share The Muscovy Duck ( Cairina moschata ) attracts more attention than most ducks, at least in North America.

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Great Kestrel Count 2011

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In North America, everyone recognizes hawks on the wing, even the ones that aren’t Red-tailed Hawks. Twitter masterminds can follow the unfolding kestrelmania using the hash-tag #KestrelCount. Kestrels may be the coolest raptors nobody knows of. Obviously, Bald Eagles are a pretty big deal too.

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

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Consider Estero Lagoon for example… In North America there are nine regular plover species, ten if you include the more vagrant Common Ringed Plover. This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation.

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Avian Quiz – March 11, 2011

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North America 2. North America 3. North America 4. North America(?) North America 6. North America(?) North America 8. North America Mike McCloy Mar 11th, 2011 at 12:59 pm Southern Appalachian Mountains (usually about 4000-5000 ft.

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