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As it appeared in December, 2001
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Featured Bird:
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta Carolinensis)

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Our Recommendations for December, 2001

The Birds of Heaven
Peter Matthiessen has woven together journeys in search of the fifteen species of cranes in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and Australia. As he tracks them (and their declining numbers), he captures the dilemmas of a planet in ecological crisis, and the deeper loss to humankind if these beautiful and imposing creatures are allowed to disappear. The book includes color plates by renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman.

Zeiss Victory 8x40 Binocular
Legendary Zeiss durability, they are completely waterproofed for submersion and dry-nitrogen purged to prevent interior fogging. Includes leather protective case, neckstrap and rainguard. The 10x40 Victory: Field of View 330'; Weight 25.8 ounces; Close Focus 8.5 feet.

Cornell Lab Guide to Birds of North America v3
This CD features all 930 species seen in the US and Canada. Included are 2,683 photos, 711 songs, almost 100 videos, and over 500 quizzes. The Birder's Handbook by Paul Ehrlich is included in electronic format. See five most similar species. Hear each common and scientific name pronounced. This is the top-rated birding CD available today. Released December 7, 2001.

Featured State/Province:
Florida

Corkscrew Swamp
26.25 N   81.34 W
A boardwalk through the swamp will let you get up close and personal with birds and other critters. Watch for Wood Stork and Limpkin.

Dry Tortugas
24.38 N   82.55 W
Fantastic in late April. Almost anything can show up inside Fort Jefferson during spring migration. Magnificent Frigatebirds and Brown Noddies nest nearby. Watch for Black Noddies. Bridled Terns are likely on the boat trip back to Key West.

Everglades National Park
25.15 N   80.50 W
Anhinga Trail, Snake Bight Trail, and Eco Pond. Watch for Roseate Spoonbill, Purple Gallinule and Short-tailed Hawk. Mosquitoes over 6 inches in length may be counted on your bird life list.

Florida Keys
24.42 N   81.23 W
Look for White-crowned Pigeon, Gray Kingbird and Mangrove Cuckoo as you bird your way down to Key West. Try the airport there at dusk for Antillean Nighthawk.

Fort Myers Beach/Estero
26.43 N   81.91 W
In back of the Holiday Inn is one of the best spots to photograph shorebirds in Florida. The lagoon and mudflats are full of interesting birds during migration and all winter long. Wade out to the Gulf beach. If the traffic to Sanibel Island makes you crazy, try visiting here instead. Go early before the sunbathers show up.

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
26.28 N   80.13 W
Purple Gallinule, Smooth-billed Ani and Limpkin are possible here. Try landfill at west end of 45th street in West Palm Beach for Snail Kite. Swing by Jonathan Dickinson State Park to see Florida Scrub-Jay.

Merrit Island National Wildlife Refuge
28.38 N   80.43 W
Where else can you see space shuttle launches and Mottled Duck at the same time? Over 150 species on the Christmas Bird Count including over 20 species of Ducks. Snowbirds welcome!

"Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
26.46 N   82.06 W
Drive the loop to see Herons, Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills and alligators! BIG BIRDS that are RIGHT THERE! One of the top birding spots in North America. Take the kids and grandma. Eat lunch at the Mucky Duck. The causeway to Sanibel and roads on the island are a nightmare in winter. Get there early. (Check the woods around the lighthouse for passerines before you leave Sanibel.)

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
30.08 N   84.12 W
Red-cockaded Woodpecker country. Lots of waterfowl in the winter. Look for Wood Stork, Least Tern, Piping Plover and Budgerigar, too.

Featured Hot Spot:
Yellowstone National Park
44.51 N 110.81 W
This huge park is a wonderful place to look for Great Gray Owl, Three-toed and Black-backed Woodpecker. Hike the trails and check the habitat at different elevations. After watching "Old Faithful" erupt, bird the areas between it and Mammoth Hot Springs.

Featured Organization:
Raptor Education Foundation

The Raptor Education Foundation (REF) has been promoting environmental literacy since 1980 by providing schools, corporations, conventions, and gatherings of all sizes unique programs and seminars that connect people with the natural world. REF utilizes an extensive collection of live, non-releasable raptors to focus attention on environmental concepts and issues.

Surprise Web Sites
(Surprise Web Sites #1-204)

	205: Audubon Society of Missouri
	206: Ohio Birder Resources
	207: CLO Guide to NA Birds
	208: Texas Ornithological Society
	209: Carolina Bird Club
	210: Afghanistan war endangers birds

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