In the 1800’s, Americans would celebrate the Christmas holiday by heading to the fields and woods with their guns, killing as many birds as they possibly could in order to “win” the competition with their friends and neighbors. Read the rest at the Bangor Daily News!
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10000 Birds – An American Avocet in Rookery Bay
Perhaps it’s not a surprise, but I think birders are delightful people. Who else could be continually thrilled each and every January when they tick of their first Northern Mockingbird of the year, knowing full well they’ll see another 4983457 mockingbirds before the year is through? While on a tour of Rookery Bay near the…
10000 Birds – The Birds of Picayune Strand
Do you ever have those moments when you’re supposed to be paying attention to something serious, but you’re immeasurably distracted by the bird species around you? For me, that experience encompassed an entire trip to Picayune Strand. Read the rest on 10000 Birds!
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