Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Booby Prize

Posted on September 26, 2016 by timhealz

“Birds have wings and tend to use them.” This oft-referenced birder adage is commonly attributed to Roger Tory Peterson, the father of the modern field guide. Every species of animal has a range of natural occurrence. Some can be found … Continue reading →

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Man on a Migration Mission

Posted on September 19, 2016 by timhealz

In the world of year listing, a birder is bound by the constraints of the seasonal cycle. You only have so many opportunities to locate a bird in the proper habitat at the correct time of year. On the plus … Continue reading →

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Chit-Chat

Posted on September 14, 2016 by timhealz

There are a lot of types of birds. Current estimates put the number of known species at nearly 10,000. With such a vast array of unique creatures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Models range from ostriches to hummingbirds with … Continue reading →

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Summer’s End

Posted on September 13, 2016 by timhealz

Breeding season in the Northern Hemisphere is over. The time has come for migratory creatures to turn around and start heading back south. In the spring, migration is a mad dash for the nesting grounds, with birds racing to stake … Continue reading →

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The Booby Prize

Man on a Migration Mission

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