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Mourning Dove or Morning Dove Sep 30, 2008, 22:00

A serenade of songs can be heard as the sounds of nature unfold at the beginning of the day.  Full Story

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Two Scratchers: Northern Bobwhite and Wild Turkey Jul 31, 2008, 22:50

As a small boy growing up on a farm, one of my chores was to feed the chickens.  I vividly remember that they would invariably scratch the ground while eating.  As a result, I call birds that scratch the ground while foraging for food "scratchers Full Story

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Kirkland's Warbler: A Rare and Endangered Species: Part Two Jun 29, 2008, 22:30

"I knew that you would be interested in this," he said.  A friend of mine from Lima had just handed me the March 30, 2008 issue of The Gem.  Full Story

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Kirkland's Warbler: A Rare and Endangered Species: Part One Jun 1, 2008, 21:55

"I knew that you would be interested in this," he said.  A friend of mine from Lima had just handed me the March 30, 2008 issue of The Gem. Full Story

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Interesting Behavior of the Eastern Bluebird Apr 29, 2008, 22:23

Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to record some interesting behavior of birds during the nesting season.  These often form a lasting visual image.  One of these is the Eastern Bluebird.  This colorful species is a common nester in our area.   Full Story

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The Great Hinckley Hunt Apr 1, 2008, 20:12

I had just gotten an update on the status of the coyote in Hardin County by my son-in-law, Dave Holtzberger.  Full Story

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Where Did They Go? Feb 29, 2008, 21:27

Where did they go?  This question is often asked each fall about the American Goldfinch.  The American Goldfinch, sometimes called the Wild Canary, is the size of a House Sparrow. Full Story

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American Kestrel: A Fanciful Falcon Jan 31, 2008, 22:15

It was the 7th day of January 2008 and I had a fever- SPRING FEVER!  The sun was shining and it was in the low 40s.  I decided to take a drive to check on the status of the local avian population. Full Story

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THE BALD EAGLE IS A MASTER AT SOARING Dec 31, 2007, 10:59

Our area has a variety of wildlife habitats, which results in a variety of birds.  We have larger bodies of water such as quarries and up-ground reservoirs that are suitable sites for waterfowl and shorebirds. Full Story

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The House Finch: A Very Adaptive Old World Finch Nov 30, 2007, 12:44

The question is often asked, "How can I learn more about the birds of our area?"  Full Story

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