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Fall is wild at Elkhorn Slough

Fall is a great time of year to visit the Monterey Peninsula. The water temperature is warm and the fog burns off early.Elkhorn Slough, which is on...
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Brunea Dunes - great family camping in Idaho

During our June roadtrip, we almost missed out on spending time at Idaho's wonderful Bruneau Dunes State Park - what a loss for our family that...
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Pet Bird messes: how best to contain and clean them

If you're fortunate enough to be owned by a pet bird; particularly a parrot, than you know how messy they can be! Here are some tips for...
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Birding in the San Francisco Bay Area during the annual migration season

Did you know the San Francisco Bay Area is part of the Pacific Flyway bird migration route? Watch for them August 15th through October 31st...
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Make recycling your holiday tree and greenery into a learning opportunity

Winter can be tough on wild birds, so be eco-smart and recycle your Christmas tree, decorative holly boughs, and pine swags to benefit backyard...
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Top 5 Last Minute Gifts for Birders

Whether it is for Christmas, a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion, there are great last-minute gifts for birders even when shipping...
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Win a Birding Trip to Jamaica

Though there are more than 700 bird species that can be readily seen in North America, there are an additional 28 species just a few hundred miles...
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Equipment for bird watching

It does not take much to get started watching birds – just an interest in birds and the eyes and ears to note and enjoy different species. As...
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Tips for Birding the Net

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  • October 26, 2011
On October 10, 2011, the National Audubon Society released an online scavenger hunt that allows birders to enjoy the thrill of building their life...
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What is bird watching?

The idea of bird watching may seem simple enough, but there is much more to it than just watching birds. Every bird watcher can enjoy this hobby in...
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