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The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. While I rarely lie to our readers, this moment calls for complete candor: I cannot stand the arrival of winter. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of November 2018? You’d think that a long weekend launched by Turkey Day would prove popular for birding in the United States. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of October 2018? We in the United States are looking at another long weekend at a terrific time of year to get an extra day of leisure. Argue all you wish about the Great Age of Exploration and exploitation of indigenous peoples. MORE
23 May 2018. 12 Jun 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. 04 Apr 2018. 19 Jan 2018. 13 Mar 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. MORE
31 Mar 2018. 30 Mar 2018. 28 Mar 2018. 28 Mar 2018. 26 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. MORE
I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2018 this afternoon at Forest Park, thus kicking off spring for myself over a week after spring actually started. 2018 – 30 March. MORE
Some may feel that 2018 is inching towards its close. The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Others might fine the pace far more frenetic. Another weekend in the books means that this calendar year is almost over. MORE
… The post Queens County Bird Club 2018 Big Sit Results appeared first on 10,000 Birds. I had high hopes for the 5th Annual Queens County Bird Club Big Sit this past Saturday at Fort Tilden. MORE
My first criterion was that I observed it only once during the year 2018. The post The top-5 birds of 2018 appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Birds 2018 Greece SerbiaWhat qualifies a bird to be included in the top-5? MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of October 2018? As October winds down, dark minds turn to bats and other creatures of the night. But don’t spend all weekend in the shadows. Birds are flying fast and far these days, and you don’t want to miss them. MORE
01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. MORE
Eight days ago, on Sunday, 16 December, a whole big bunch of intrepid birders headed out across my fine home borough into abysmal conditions to conduct the 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count. The post The 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count appeared first on 10,000 Birds. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Some Mondays hit harder than others. Most Americans celebrated a long weekend filled with a lot (maybe too much) food, family, and shopping. MORE
29 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 27 Sep 2018. 25 Sep 2018. 25 Sep 2018. 24 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 22 Sep 2018. MORE
23 May 2018. 12 Jun 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. 04 Apr 2018. 19 Jan 2018. 13 Mar 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. MORE
This past year may have felt like it lasted a grueling decade or more, but 2018 only spanned 52 weeks. Did you strive, learn, and enjoy in 2018? The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. MORE
23 May 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. 04 Apr 2018. 19 Jan 2018. 13 Mar 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. MORE
Birding in every form is a gift and since there are too many highlights to mention, I’m not sure if the following are the best ones from my 2018 but they are treasured nonetheless. For much of 2018, a Buff-fronted Quail-Dove was doing just that at the Colibri Cafe in Cinchona. MORE
This list was last updated January 12th 2018. Birding 2018 listing year listWell, another New Year crept up on us once again and once again I will commit to listing on the website! This all started way back in 2012 and several of us continued on in 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016. MORE
30 Aug 2018. 29 Aug 2018. 29 Aug 2018. 29 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 25 Aug 2018. 24 Aug 2018. 23 Aug 2018. 22 Aug 2018. 20 Aug 2018. 20 Aug 2018. 18 Aug 2018. MORE
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The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. The priorities of serious birders stand in stark contrast to those of our less avian-enamored neighbors at most times of year, but never more so than around late December. MORE
01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. 04 Apr 2018. 19 Jan 2018. 13 Mar 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of October 2018? Did you participate in last weekend’s Global Big Day ? According to eBird , more than 17,000 birders from 146 countries tallied 6,136 species of birds. MORE
This year is the eighteenth year since we discovered our first Pied Oystercatcher nest on Cable Beach in Broome and it didn’t take us long to realise that they are not at all successful at raising young due to egg and chick predation. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. December in the Northern Hemisphere starts slowly but picks up relentless speed as the month hurtles downhill towards a new year. MORE
December’s collaborative results also summarises the year’s efforts, so this is December 2018 and the rest of 2018 all rolled into one sentence. 23 May 2018. 12 Jun 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Now that fall has officially fallen over the Northern Hemisphere, we can finally embrace apple cider, football, and anything flavored with pumpkin spice. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of December 2018? While this time of year brings different temperatures and conditions across the world, we still all observe mid-December the same way: Christmas Bird Counts. MORE
If you want to hear something really scary, consider this: we only have two more months of 2018! The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. A lot of thrill seekers immerse themselves in mock terror the weekend before Halloween. MORE
Weather permitting, I’ll be rambling out in search of winter ducks or to see if I can fill in any last holes on a terrific 2018 year list. The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of December 2018? MORE
Speaking of those mini gems, a coveted trio of them were some of my very first bird species for 2018. Costa Rica is a fantastic place to watch hummingbirds. MORE
In terms of migration excitement, June feels like the party you arrived at just a little late. Everyone still seems to having a ball, but the merriment isn’t flowing quite as freely as it was before. Live it up, though, because, with a few weeks, the migration party may really be over! MORE
01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. MORE
Corey can’t stop racking up 2018 birds and will continue his run somewhere in NYC this weekend. As we approach the end of the first month of the year, take a moment to consider how challenging January birding can be for many of us. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Anyone who lives in a state or country that observes Daylight Savings Time received the gift of an extra hour this weekend. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of December 2018? As sure as the sun rises in the east, cold temperatures and winter weather will afflict certain parts of the world before autumn even ends. What isn’t so sure is how we react to these conditions. To wit, I am freezing! MORE
Apart from all the other obligations and excitement December brings, you have one more month to chase down all your target birds for 2018. The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of December 2018? MORE
But 2018 is a whole new year and calls for all new goals. Will I be able to meet all of my goals for 2018? Do you have birding goals for 2018? Birding 2018 listing MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Autumn in New York blazes with abundant charms, but the flaming foliage and delicious fall harvest comes with some downsides, at least for those with evil seasonal allergies. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Many birders have places they return to year after year, special pilgrimages promising scenes and species they see nowhere else. MORE
28 Jul 2018. 27 Jul 2018. 27 Jul 2018. 27 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 25 Jul 2018. 25 Jul 2018. 24 Jul 2018. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Can anyone deny that a perfect autumn weekend ranks as high as any span of days any other time of year? MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of August 2018? Mid-August in the Northern Hemisphere demands attention. Most of us have not yet returned to our regular routines and still live on an erratic, often enjoyable summer schedule. MORE
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DECEMBER 22, 2018
Birding in every form is a gift and since there are too many highlights to mention, I’m not sure if the following are the best ones from my 2018 but they are treasured nonetheless. For much of 2018, a Buff-fronted Quail-Dove was doing just that at the Colibri Cafe in Cinchona.
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But 2018 is a whole new year and calls for all new goals. Will I be able to meet all of my goals for 2018? Do you have birding goals for 2018? Birding 2018 listing
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DECEMBER 1, 2018
23 May 2018. 12 Jun 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. 04 Apr 2018. 19 Jan 2018. 13 Mar 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018.
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AUGUST 4, 2018
28 Jul 2018. 27 Jul 2018. 27 Jul 2018. 27 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018. 25 Jul 2018. 25 Jul 2018. 24 Jul 2018.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2018
27 Oct 2018. 27 Oct 2018. 25 Oct 2018. 25 Oct 2018. 25 Oct 2018. 25 Oct 2018. 25 Oct 2018. 22 Oct 2018. 21 Oct 2018. 18 Oct 2018. 18 Oct 2018. 17 Oct 2018. 17 Oct 2018. 17 Oct 2018. 17 Oct 2018.
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OCTOBER 6, 2018
29 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 28 Sep 2018. 27 Sep 2018. 25 Sep 2018. 25 Sep 2018. 24 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 23 Sep 2018. 22 Sep 2018.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
30 Aug 2018. 29 Aug 2018. 29 Aug 2018. 29 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 26 Aug 2018. 25 Aug 2018. 24 Aug 2018. 23 Aug 2018. 22 Aug 2018. 20 Aug 2018. 20 Aug 2018. 18 Aug 2018.
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MAY 6, 2018
01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. 04 Apr 2018. 19 Jan 2018. 13 Mar 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018.
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JUNE 2, 2018
23 May 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018. 04 Apr 2018. 19 Jan 2018. 13 Mar 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 03 Apr 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018.
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APRIL 7, 2018
31 Mar 2018. 30 Mar 2018. 28 Mar 2018. 28 Mar 2018. 26 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 25 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018. 24 Mar 2018.
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MARCH 3, 2018
01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018.
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FEBRUARY 3, 2018
01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 05 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018.
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OCTOBER 15, 2018
… The post Queens County Bird Club 2018 Big Sit Results appeared first on 10,000 Birds. I had high hopes for the 5th Annual Queens County Bird Club Big Sit this past Saturday at Fort Tilden.
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MARCH 30, 2018
I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2018 this afternoon at Forest Park, thus kicking off spring for myself over a week after spring actually started. 2018 – 30 March.
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JANUARY 6, 2018
Speaking of those mini gems, a coveted trio of them were some of my very first bird species for 2018. Costa Rica is a fantastic place to watch hummingbirds.
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JUNE 1, 2018
In terms of migration excitement, June feels like the party you arrived at just a little late. Everyone still seems to having a ball, but the merriment isn’t flowing quite as freely as it was before. Live it up, though, because, with a few weeks, the migration party may really be over!
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JANUARY 7, 2018
This list was last updated January 12th 2018. Birding 2018 listing year listWell, another New Year crept up on us once again and once again I will commit to listing on the website! This all started way back in 2012 and several of us continued on in 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016.
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JANUARY 3, 2019
My first criterion was that I observed it only once during the year 2018. The post The top-5 birds of 2018 appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Birds 2018 Greece SerbiaWhat qualifies a bird to be included in the top-5?
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DECEMBER 24, 2018
Eight days ago, on Sunday, 16 December, a whole big bunch of intrepid birders headed out across my fine home borough into abysmal conditions to conduct the 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count. The post The 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
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DECEMBER 30, 2018
This past year may have felt like it lasted a grueling decade or more, but 2018 only spanned 52 weeks. Did you strive, learn, and enjoy in 2018? The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
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DECEMBER 21, 2018
Weather permitting, I’ll be rambling out in search of winter ducks or to see if I can fill in any last holes on a terrific 2018 year list. The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of December 2018?
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NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Apart from all the other obligations and excitement December brings, you have one more month to chase down all your target birds for 2018. The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of December 2018?
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JANUARY 26, 2018
Corey can’t stop racking up 2018 birds and will continue his run somewhere in NYC this weekend. As we approach the end of the first month of the year, take a moment to consider how challenging January birding can be for many of us.
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OCTOBER 28, 2018
If you want to hear something really scary, consider this: we only have two more months of 2018! The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. A lot of thrill seekers immerse themselves in mock terror the weekend before Halloween.
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OCTOBER 21, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Autumn in New York blazes with abundant charms, but the flaming foliage and delicious fall harvest comes with some downsides, at least for those with evil seasonal allergies.
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JANUARY 5, 2019
December’s collaborative results also summarises the year’s efforts, so this is December 2018 and the rest of 2018 all rolled into one sentence. 23 May 2018. 12 Jun 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018. 20 Jan 2018. 13 Apr 2018.
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DECEMBER 9, 2018
Some may feel that 2018 is inching towards its close. The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Others might fine the pace far more frenetic. Another weekend in the books means that this calendar year is almost over.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of October 2018? Did you participate in last weekend’s Global Big Day ? According to eBird , more than 17,000 birders from 146 countries tallied 6,136 species of birds.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Some Mondays hit harder than others. Most Americans celebrated a long weekend filled with a lot (maybe too much) food, family, and shopping.
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JULY 1, 2018
This year is the eighteenth year since we discovered our first Pied Oystercatcher nest on Cable Beach in Broome and it didn’t take us long to realise that they are not at all successful at raising young due to egg and chick predation.
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DECEMBER 14, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of December 2018? While this time of year brings different temperatures and conditions across the world, we still all observe mid-December the same way: Christmas Bird Counts.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Anyone who lives in a state or country that observes Daylight Savings Time received the gift of an extra hour this weekend.
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AUGUST 17, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of August 2018? Mid-August in the Northern Hemisphere demands attention. Most of us have not yet returned to our regular routines and still live on an erratic, often enjoyable summer schedule.
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DECEMBER 23, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. The priorities of serious birders stand in stark contrast to those of our less avian-enamored neighbors at most times of year, but never more so than around late December.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Now that fall has officially fallen over the Northern Hemisphere, we can finally embrace apple cider, football, and anything flavored with pumpkin spice.
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OCTOBER 7, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Can anyone deny that a perfect autumn weekend ranks as high as any span of days any other time of year?
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Many birders have places they return to year after year, special pilgrimages promising scenes and species they see nowhere else.
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OCTOBER 26, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of October 2018? As October winds down, dark minds turn to bats and other creatures of the night. But don’t spend all weekend in the shadows. Birds are flying fast and far these days, and you don’t want to miss them.
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DECEMBER 6, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of December 2018? As sure as the sun rises in the east, cold temperatures and winter weather will afflict certain parts of the world before autumn even ends. What isn’t so sure is how we react to these conditions. To wit, I am freezing!
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DECEMBER 2, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. December in the Northern Hemisphere starts slowly but picks up relentless speed as the month hurtles downhill towards a new year.
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NOVEMBER 23, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of November 2018? You’d think that a long weekend launched by Turkey Day would prove popular for birding in the United States.
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OCTOBER 5, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of October 2018? We in the United States are looking at another long weekend at a terrific time of year to get an extra day of leisure. Argue all you wish about the Great Age of Exploration and exploitation of indigenous peoples.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. While I rarely lie to our readers, this moment calls for complete candor: I cannot stand the arrival of winter.
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