Late one December I found myself among a loose aggregation of birders standing by a roadside in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. To our north stretched a field, and somewhere in it there was supposed to be a northern lapwing, a handsome Eurasian shorebird that always makes news when it appears on our […]
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Looking at warblers specifically, the western-breeding species tend to winter mostly in Mexico, whereas the eastern-breeding species winter in the Caribbean, Central America, and even South America. Eastern species that have spread west, such as the American redstart, still follow the ancient eastern routes rather than heading to winter in western Mexico, even though it’s
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The challenge of identifying birds is one of the best parts of bird watching. It can seem difficult and frustrating, but there are a few hints that will make it easier and more enjoyable. The steps for identifying a bird are the same whether you are watching a bird at your feeder, walking down a
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Many backyard bird watchers struggle to identify certain birds. This is perfectly natural. Almost every bird watcher—even a seasoned pro—gets stumped once in a while by a fall-plumaged warbler or a confusing recent fledgling. The trick is to not let it ruin your fun in watching birds. Here are a few tips to help you
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