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September 2008
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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 FORECAST This winter’s theme is where will crossbills go and will they irrupt south? Both [...]
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 For some time now, the Republican party has not been particularly friendly to the conservation [...]
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 used to seeing flocks of Sanderlings on the shore, chasing waves back and forth as [...]
Skywatch Friday
Here is a shot of an Osprey I digiscoped. I haven’t had too much success digiscoping flying birds but at least this one is identifiable.
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