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Royal terns: Grumpy old men

February 27, 2010 1 comment

Royal terns remind me of grumpy older men, because they have these partial-black caps that make them look bald and stick up in the back like cowlicks.
You’ll often see them in flocks on the beach here in Naples — I did recently on a cold day and they all stood with their orange beaks facing [...]

Join Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count

February 9, 2010 No comments yet

Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count is almost here, and after looking at the website, I’ve decided that I’m going to do it this year. It’s much easier than I thought to participate (and you don’t have to be an expert!)
Wanna join? Here’s some information about the event, which is February 12 to 15.
First, you don’t [...]