Monthly Archives: May 2011

Seen on the internet: Warbler fallout on Machias Seal Island in the Gulf of Maine

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Matt

Earlier this week, what must be thousands of migrating warblers descended on Machias Seal Island, a tiny rock over ten miles from land southeast of the Maine coast. Weather conditions such as storms or fog can force migrating birds out … Continue reading →

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East Plains birdathon weekend–part 2: the Big Day

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Matt

Sunday, May 1st was the second official birdathon I participated in the span of four days this spring. The day before was also a big day of birding, but not a Big Day. Why do birders try to see as … Continue reading →

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East plains birdathon weekend–part 1

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Matt

I got a call Friday afternoon (back on April 29th) from Raymond who asked me if I was still planning on tagging along on the east plains birdathon he was doing with one of the several local birders named Bill. … Continue reading →

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Thursday birder birdathon

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Matt

April 28th 2011–picking up where my blog left off last month I had been looking forward to this years New Mexico Audubon bird-a-thon. When I was younger, I “competed” in a few birdathons in the DC area though the Audubon … Continue reading →

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Biting off more than you can chew (or even swallow)

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Matt

It’s been a while since I blogged–too much birding, too many pictures, and being busy with other stuff. I’ll catch up on it all. But first, here’s an update on the local roadrunner nest. After the failed attempt in late … Continue reading →

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