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January 2025

Best-known grouse or rara avis?
A bird-like beast on a 1718 map opens up some historical questions.
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A sneak peek at The Best Known Grouse
The anatomy of a 47-second teaser video.
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Glass half-full: collision response one to celebrate
Migration was safer this past fall.
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Shear will: A record year concludes with state first
Tarik Shahzad topples county mark in stunning fashion.
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December 2024

The 12 best TWiB posts of 2024
Piping Plovers, Loggerhead Shrikes, and Clay-colored Sparrows
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Tree sparrows' rebound is early Christmas present
It was something of a banner year for “my” portion of the annual Lisle-Arboretum Christmas Bird Count.
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One thing the Bears will never ever do
Caution: non-birding post ahead 🟡
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It's wise to be thoughtful around owls
It’s the time of year to re-visit some of the guidelines for engaging with owls in the field.
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A winter waterfowl preview
The weather can tell us a few things to expect.
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November 2024

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