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The Ash-Throated Flycatcher that has been seen at the Saco Yacht Club is still hanging around as of today, December 10th. Thanks to fellow birder Bob Malbon, he is allowing me to post this wonderful photograph he took today of this beautiful bird. Photograph copyright 2006 Bob Malbon and may not be used without permission. [...]

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Project Feeder Watch

by John Briggs on November 18, 2006

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My wife and I are participating in Project Feeder Watch which is is operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in partnership with the National Audubon Society, Bird Studies Canada, and Canadian Nature Federation. Anyone with an interest in birds is welcomed! FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds, including children, families, individuals, [...]

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Birding discussion forums

by John Briggs on October 24, 2006

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From the lack of responses to an article I wrote about a birding forum on this site, I may be forced to take down the forum. I do want to thank those who have responded, as it is greatly appreciated. I will give it two more weeks for your input. If you could take just a [...]

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As noted in yesterdays post, I was toying with the idea of setting up a birding discussion forum. I am depending on visitors to this site to provide feedback as to whether you would use the forums. I have set up a test forum that you may visit here. Feel free to test it. At [...]

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Your feedback requested

by John Briggs on October 16, 2006

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With over 2200 hits a month, this site has become more popular than I have ever imagined. I would like to thank all of you who visit this site. What I would like feedback on is the possible addition of a discussion forum to this site. I have been toying with the idea, but would like [...]

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I have cancelled the order for the Rebel XT DSLR camera and placed a new order for the just released Canon Rebel XTI DSLR. After learning that the original order would be further delayed by six more weeks, I bit on this new 10.2 megapixel jewel from Canon. Expected ship date will be September 29th. I am [...]

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Birding Gallery

by John Briggs on September 8, 2006

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While waiting for the delivery of the Canon Rebel XT DSLR camera that I ordered from Dell, I am making a change to the Birding Gallery. The current gallery is just not good enough for the quality of pictures that the Rebel XT can take. Therefore, I will install software that will make the viewing experience much [...]

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