The other morning I awoke to the distress calls from what seemed to be every bird in the neighborhood.
The common grackles appeared to be the most vocal and agitated. And well they should have …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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6/27/09
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Recently I’ve been blessed with many great bird sightings and intriguing glimpses into bird life. A recent trip back to New Jersey saw me at my favorite local birding spot — Lenape Park in Union …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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6/13/09
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The pair of ospreys perched in the nest, aware of everything going on around them: the boat traffic to and from the small marina, the walkers and joggers passing along the footpath on shore, the …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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5/30/09
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The grasslands were bathed in early spring sunshine. In the distance small, puffy clouds scudded across a patch of clear, blue sky. Crickets chirped, and at first the only other sound was that of the …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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5/23/09
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I had just returned from my trip to New Jersey and was on my way home from the airport. It was a beautiful, clear day, if a bit chilly; with disappointment I realized spring had not quite fully …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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5/16/09
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Generally, whenever I go home to visit family in New Jersey, I am rewarded with some great bird sightings. This time proved to be the case as well.
There are some relatively healthy parks within …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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4/25/09
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I’ve often heard comments in the past from people who wonder if certain birds are moving beyond their normal ranges. This is especially common in winter, when unusual birds are noticed at backyard …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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2/20/09
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In response to last week’s column about the northern hawk owl, Joe Fernandez of Orono — a friend and former co-worker of mine — said he was inspired to do more research on this bird. He came …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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1/31/09
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This winter is for the birds — or more specifically, for birds of prey. I’ve seen a greater variety of raptors during the last few weeks than I did all summer.
Many raptors are over-wintering …
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By Chris Corio Special to the NEWS
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1/24/09
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