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Why do they call Haliaeetus leucocephalus “Snow Pigeons” ?

I can understand why the folks in Haines call the Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Snow Pigeons.  There are so many of them!! We have recently had the pleasure and thrill of attending Shorebird Festivals in Cordova, AK and Homer, AK. … Continue reading

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Local Wildlife Excitement

So, we are back at Alliance Coach in Wildwood, FL where we bought Tigger last November. We are here to get Tigger’s “snagging list” done – as usual with any new “house”.  When the coach is in the repair shop … Continue reading

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What To Do On The Beach – 03

Another update from Richard’s Photo Blog http://richardkingphoto.com/blog/wildlife/things-to-do-on-the-beach-03#sthash.ZDINneko.dpb

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What To Do On The Beach – 01

Richard’s Photography Blog Post on Shorebirds – 01 Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) having a scratch on Fort De Soto County Park Beach, Florida http://richardkingphoto.com/blog/wildlife/things-to-do-on-the-beach-01#sthash.xBP0xkDr.dpbs

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Just What was this Little Guy Thinking?

Was this Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) thinking: A)  My eyes are bigger than my belly B)  Oops have I bitten off more than I can chew C)  Its OK I am really a Pelican or was he just being too Greebey … Continue reading

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