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Bird #451 — Swainson’s Warbler

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Roger

limnothlypis (marsh finch) swainsonii (named after 19th-century English ornithologist William Swainson, by John James Audubon) Tuesday, April 24, 2012 — 7:40 pm Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia — Reids Station Road It was 7:30 and dusk was swiftly approaching. I’d … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #46 — Hackberry Emperor

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Roger

asterocampa celtis (hackberry) Tuesday, April 24, 2012 — 2:45 pm Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia — Beaver Swamp Trail My primary objective for visiting Bond Swamp was to see a Swainson’s Warbler, but I wasn’t opposed to seeing other … Continue reading →

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Bond Swamp

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Roger

The Swainson’s Warbler is a little brown bird that can usually only be seen in southern swamps between April and July. I’ve wandered the swamps of Arkansas and never seen a hint of one. They can occasionally be found in thickets … Continue reading →

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“I” Before “E” Except After “W”

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Roger

It all began two weeks ago when my boss stopped me in the hallway and said, “When you get a chance, I’d like to see you in my office.” He’s not usually that formal, and while I had no fear … Continue reading →

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Bird #450 — Small-billed Elaenia

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Roger

Elaenia (olive) parvirostris (from parvus, small, and rostrum, beak) Sunday, April 22, 2012 — 4:40 pm Chicago, Illinois — Douglas Park I was flipping through the Chicago Tribune this morning when I happened upon this article. Having recently decided to … Continue reading →

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