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The Magnificent Frigatebird; Nature's Original Aerialist
What impresses me the most about the frigatebird, and immediately draws my attention upward is the immense size of the bird. A frigatebird resembles a giant-sized swallow; once you’ve seen it, you’ll always be able to identify one.
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From Frigatebirds to LBJs...Types of Birds
Bird types are grouped into 6 broad categories for the beginning birder: landbirds, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl, and waders
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Galapagos Islands Bird Guide
The Galápagos Islands are home to many different species of birds, some of which are endemic, or found only there and nowhere else. Here is a guide to what you may see.
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Cats, Birds, and Ascension Island
Ascension Island is a critical breeding place for seabirds. Feral cats nearly destroyed that, but now the cats have been eradicated.
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Frigate Bird
Shipboard patrons in the Galápagos often find Frigate Birds easily loafing on the supports or line, their aged shape eerily symbolic of a pre-historic flying reptiles. This incredible acrobatic flyer is a regular sight around the boats and beaches.
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Birding in the Caribbean
Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Francis Bay Trail (St. John), Menna Trace (Tobago), and Grand Etang National Park (Grenada) rank high for Carribean birdwatching.
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Birding Mazatlan's Sabalo-Cerritos Area
Ponds across from northern Mazatlan's Cerritos area condominium complex are well worth a birder's visit. Surprising birds are observable from a sidewalk or a bus route.
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Birds of Panama
The range of different habitats, tropical climate, and unique position as a land link between two continents makes Panama a wonderful destination for birders.
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Birding La Manzanilla Near Manzanillo, Mexico
Like other bustling Mexican tourist destinations such as Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo is close to peaceful nearby birding. One great site is La Manzanilla.
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Birdwatching in Key West
Key West is home to many rare species, and is important as a pit-stop for many migratory birds. Here's a few birds to look for, as well as five birdwatching hot spots.
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Anguilla and St. Maarten/St. Martin - Kissin' Cousins (Part 1)
Anguilla and St. Maarten/St. Martin could be considered the country cousin, city cousin combo. of the Caribbean. Because they are so distinctly different, they are the perfect combination for a dual island getaway. Part 1 of the two-part series focuses on Anguilla.
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