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Bird #528 — Eurasian Coot

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Roger

fulica (coot) atra (dull black) Friday, April 19, 2019 — 1:00 pm Thun, Switzerland — Aare River We spent a night in Murren, Switzerland. On the way, we drove into the town of Thun and walked along the Aare River … Continue reading →

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To Switzerland We Go

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Roger

We headed south toward the Swiss border, an hour and a half away. We drove on the autobahn, which included many stretches where drivers can go as fast as they want. This is the “no speed limit” sign. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Bird #527 — Eurasian Magpie

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Roger

pica pica (magpie) Tuesday, April 18, 2019 — 7:21 pm Boblingen, Germany — Herdweg and Sudetenstrasse On my way back through the town, I spotted an Eurasian Magpie on the roof of a house. It looked just like the Black-billed Magpies … Continue reading →

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Bird #526 — Willow Warbler

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Roger

phylloscopus (from phullon, leaf, and skopos, seeker) trochilus  (wren) Tuesday, April 18, 2019 — 7:10 pm Boblingen, Germany — Alter Friedhof (Old Cemetery) I spotted this nondescript warbler in the trees along the cemetery fence. I hadn’t spent much time … Continue reading →

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Bird #525 — Eurasian Nuthatch

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Roger

sitta (bird like a woodpecker mentioned by Aristotle) europaea (European) Tuesday, April 18, 2019 — 7:00 pm Boblingen, Germany — Alter Friedhof (Old Cemetery) I was walking toward the cemetery gate, getting ready to walk back to the apartment when … Continue reading →

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