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Ospreys – The Masked Hunters
During a boat trip down the Connecticut River, the Captain discussed the Osprey, its near extinction in the 1960s and recovery efforts.
Sep 25, 2011
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Natalie Frank
Wild Turkey vs. Bald Eagle as Our National Symbol
The Captain of a Connecticut River cruise discussed the Bald Eagle which can be found there, and there was a surprise ending to the tour.
Sep 24, 2011
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Natalie Frank
Watching Western Fall Hawk Migration
These four, western hawk watching sites provide great opportunities to view migrating birds of prey during the annual fall migration.
Sep 20, 2011
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Damian Fagan
Autumnal Tree Swallow Migration Roosts
Tree swallows use reed beds in the northeastern U.S. for sleeping and protection from predators. Locations are permanent and taught to young birds.
Sep 11, 2011
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Albert Burchsted
Bird Singing Competitions in Singapore
Going to a bird singing competition is a chance to witness an authentic (not touristy) Singaporean event. Bird lovers will find it a fascinating experience.
Sep 6, 2011
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Wendy Craig
Creative Gift Ideas - Hummingbird Presents for Bird Lovers
Knowing where to look is half the battle when searching for unique hummingbird gifts. There is no need to settle for basic when you can have breathtaking.
Sep 4, 2011
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L. Peters
White-tailed Eagles in Scotland
Birds released in 2011 carry red wing tags with white letters so the public can report sightings of individual birds.
Aug 30, 2011
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John Blatchford
Feeding Birds in Winter can Alter Migration Routes
Blackcaps that breed in Germany are splitting into two groups - some winter in England, others in Spain.
Aug 27, 2011
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John Blatchford
New Zealand's Parrots Evolved Early in Gondwana Split
New Zealand's unique parrots are believed to have evolved from a common ancestor of the Psittacidae parrots more than 80 million years ago.
Aug 20, 2011
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Suzan Phillips
Summer Populations of Colorado Mountain Hummingbirds Drop in 2011
Three species of hummers normally prevalent in Summit County, Colorado during June, July and August appeared in far fewer numbers this year.
Aug 16, 2011
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Bob Bowers
Pekin Duck Farming in New Zealand
Farming Pekin Ducks for eggs in New Zealand is providing a lucrative income for Pete and Katie Mitchell who supply to the NZ Asian market.
Aug 14, 2011
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Theresa Sjoquist
The First Danish Parrot?
A wing bone was found in 2008 that would indicate that there were parrots in the Northern Hemisphere, specifically Denmark, some 55 million years ago
Aug 14, 2011
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Frances Simmons
Condominium Birding in Keystone, Colorado
Summer birding in Colorado involves some of the most spectacular scenery in the U.S. For the less ambitious, birding from a condo deck is surprisingly good.
Aug 11, 2011
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Bob Bowers
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Arrival Dates and Breeding in Canada
Recent studies show earlier Ruby-throated Hummingbird arrival dates and range expansion in Québec, Alberta and British Columbia.
Aug 7, 2011
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John Blatchford
Geomagnetic Storms and Hummingbird Migration
NOAA warns of magnetic disturbance in the peak period of Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration. A 'Hummingbird Festival' might show if navigation is affected.
Aug 6, 2011
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John Blatchford
Natural Hummingbird Feeders Made by Sapsuckers
Humans and sapsuckers both help hummingbirds extend their breeding range by providing them with an alternative to nectar.
Aug 4, 2011
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John Blatchford
Emperor Penguin in New Zealand, and Nils Olaf in Edinburgh
Public awareness of global problems might be elevated by a couple of unusual penguins?
Jul 30, 2011
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John Blatchford
Devastating Seabird Wreck Affects Prions in New Zealand
Hundreds of thousands of Prions have washed up on New Zealand's west coast beaches after a severe and sustained westerly storm in early July.
Jul 26, 2011
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Suzan Phillips
Mountain Bluebirds and Wildflowers at the Dillon Nature Park
Colorado's bluebird recovery program and a wet 2011 spring combined for colorful outing opportunities at Summit County's Dillon Reservoir.
Jul 20, 2011
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Bob Bowers
Bird Watching Round the Shores of Otago Harbour, New Zealand
Otago Harbour, with its long, indented coastline, is home to a wide variety of birds. It is a bird watchers' paradise, close to a major New Zealand city.
Jul 14, 2011
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Wendy Craig