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The chorus of birds heralds spring’s arrival | Bird Notes
Rumor has it spring is almost here. Which reminds me of late December, when a checker at Thriftway…
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Thrushes are best known for their melodious, flute-like songs
After I referred to the robin as a thrush in the Enjoyment of Birds class, a woman asked…
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As days grow longer, the birds begin to sing
A neighbor recently said, “Hey Alan, the birds are back!” She described the songs she had been hearing,…
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Bird Tales: A ferry ride provides the perfect opportunity for winter bird-watching
People often look at me curiously as I walk around the ferry cabin carrying binoculars around my neck…
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As winter draws near, thousands of birds descend on Vashon
On the October Audubon bird walk a newcomer from Detroit looked surprised when I said we would be…
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Bird song quiets as migration begins
While the songs of summer birds are on the wane, many birds are already on the move. By…