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Bird #317 — Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Posted on June 23, 1988 by Roger

picoides (from picus, a woodpecker, and eidos, appearance) borealis (northern) Thursday, June 23, 1988 — 6:50 am Crossett, Arkansas — Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge This was the most aggressive I had yet been in pursuit of a lifer. It had … Continue reading →

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Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi

Posted on June 22, 1988 by Roger

It was sunny, hot and humid, but I was prepared. I had my hat and sunglasses, my binoculars and camera, a park map, and a thermos of Kool-Aid. One of my first stops was the Shirley House, which was there … Continue reading →

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Bird #316 — Acadian Flycatcher

Posted on June 21, 1988 by Roger

empidonax (from empis, mosquito, and anax, king) virescens (greenish) Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — 9:30 am Mayflower, Arkansas — Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area Bell Slough is not my favorite place to bird, although I’ve seen some neat stuff here. … Continue reading →

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Animal #30 — Gray Fox

Posted on June 19, 1988 by Roger

urocyon cinereoargenteus June 19, 1988 — 8:20 am Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee We spent the night in Corinth, Mississippi, then headed up to Shiloh in the morning to tour the battlefield. As we drove into the park along the … Continue reading →

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Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee

Posted on June 18, 1988 by Roger

My family and I visited the battlefield early in the morning. We parked the car and walked along the Sunken Road to the Peach Orchard, close to where the fighting started. This cabin is the only building still standing that … Continue reading →

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