Yearly Archives: 2008

Finding saw-whets

A while ago, when it was still warm and there were leaves on the trees,  I went out for a little daytime saw-whet radio telemetry. The skies were clear, it was almost warm and lots of birds such as pine … Continue reading

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Winter finch forecast

Image via Wikipedia Here is Ron Pittaway’s Winter Finch Forecast for 2008 – 2009. Every year Ron writes up a prediction of finch(plus a few others) irruptions  based on mast production and where these birds will have to go for food.   GENERAL … Continue reading

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What a Vice President Palin would mean for birds

Image by bobster1985 via Flickr Now that John McCain has picked a running mate, Sarah Palin, it is a good time to take a look at what a Republican victory this fall might mean for birds and wildlife.  Endangered Species … Continue reading

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Sanderling on mud

A few days ago at Conejohela Flats, I was treated to my first Sanderling in Pennsylvania. Soon after we landed on the flats it was running around with a Whimbrel, similar to the Buff-breasted Sandpiper the day before. I am … Continue reading

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