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Green Jay  (Cyanocorax yncas)
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  Our Recommendations for January, 2002

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:   Southern Texas        Birder's Guide to  Rio Grande Valley Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park 26.09 N   98.22 W The lucky see a Blue Bunting, Clay-colored Robin or Hook-billed Kite. Watch for Pauraque sitting on the picnic tables at dusk. One of the top 10 sites in North America. Brownsville 25.54 N   97.31 W To the dump, to the dump, to the dump, dump, dump = Tamaulipas Crows (formerly called Mexican Crow)! This species is found in the US only at the Brownsville, Texas dump. Look for parrots roosting in the trees in the suburbs. Falcon Dam / San Ygnacio 26.35 N   99.08 W The northern end of your Rio Grande Valley trip could add Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Muscovy Duck or White-collared Seedeater to your life list. San Ygnacio is about 44 miles upstream from Falcon Dam. King Ranch 27.33 N   97.54 W The largest ranch in Texas has been a haven for birds for over a century. Small groups are permitted to visit here and discover birds like Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Tropical Parula, Audubon's Oriole and White-tailed Hawk. Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge 26.11 N   97.20 W Mottled Duck, Olive Sparrow and lots of waterbirds and shorebirds. Aplomado Falcons are being reintroduced here -- don't count them yet. Padre Island National Seashore 27.31 N   97.35 W 70 miles of unspoiled beach is home to gulls, terns, shorebirds and a few Peregrine Falcons. Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary 25.51 N   97.29 W Look for Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, Least Grebe and Green Jays at Sabal Palm. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge 26.04 N   98.05 W One of the VERY BEST spots in the US. Green Kingfisher, Green Jay, Red-billed Pigeon plus lots of other colors, too! Visit in late January or early February.

Featured Hot Spot: Sault St. Marie 46.48 N   84.30 W A winter visit should add some new birds to your life list!  Great Gray Owls, Snowy Owls, Sharp-tailed Grouse and Snow Buntings can be found by driving through the open country south of town. A Gyrfalcon is regularly seen on the electric power plant roof near the canal locks. Watch for Bohemian Waxwings in residential areas.

Featured Organization: American Birding Association The American Birding Association is North America's largest membership organization for active birders � providing leadership to field birders by increasing their knowledge, skills, and enjoyment of birding, and by contributing to bird conservation.

 Surprise Web Sites
 (Surprise Web Sites #1-210)

	211: 2002 Birding Festivals
	212: Nebraska Ornithologist's Union
	213: The Raptor Center
	214: Raptor Quiz - Hawk Mountain
	215: Santa Barbara, CA Audubon
	216: Brooklyn, NY Bird Club

 

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