Monthly Archives: June 2008

BOOK REVIEW: The Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Posted on 6/18/2008 by David La Puma

Last week I received my copy of Ted Floyd’s Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America and after spending some time reading it through, I have finally sat down to write a review. Below I give you my … Continue reading →

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The Dawn Chorus

Posted on 6/5/2008 by David La Puma

If you’re like me, you don’t have air conditioning in your house. Therefore, you’ve probably noticed the dawn chorus outside your window well before you’re fully awake. It usually begins around 30 minutes before sunrise, and continues for about 45 … Continue reading →

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Musical inspiration…

Posted on 6/4/2008 by David La Puma

… N’awlin’s music, to be specific. Do you love it? Does it make you tap your feet, or get you out of your seat and make you dance spontaneously? Well it does to me… and I’m totally getting my fix … Continue reading →

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Light migration, crappy radar

Posted on 6/1/2008 by David La Puma

Migration was light last night, with some birds taking flight after sunset, and heading in a northeasterly direction. Scattered thunderstorms made their way across the region overnight, but not enough to cause any major fallouts (not enough birds, either). Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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