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I am a fledgling o bird watcher - mostly back yard at this time. The attached pearls are links to what I hope will be the backbone of my journey. ricwag1142 Sep 10

NPWRC :: Migration of Birds

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/migratio/routes.htm Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center General Considerations While certain flight directions are consistently followed by migratory birds, it is well to remember that the term "migration route" is a generalization, a concept referring to the general movements of a species, rather than an exact course followed by individual birds or a path followed by a species characterized by specific geographic or ecological boundaries.
http://www.enature.com/birding/migration_home.asp

Birds & Birding: Spring Migration

All across North America, one of the sure signs that spring is on the way is the return of the migratory birds. If you are familiar with the birds in your area you know that the change can be abrupt: One morning, the bushes and trees around you are suddenly filled with singing birds that were not there just the day before. They have arrived during the night, following a combination of celestial (by the stars) and magnetic cues that are part of their genetic heritage.
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/fall-birding-basics

Understanding birds & weather: Fall birding basics — eBird

Fall Migration Basics Fall migration starts earlier than most people realize, with many shorebirds on the move by late June, and the first landbirds heading south soon thereafter. August through October are peak months, but migration continues into December for some species, especially shorter-distance landbirds (e.g., sparrows, blackbirds), raptors, waterfowl, and seabirds.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=1676 A multimedia resource for the study of animal behavior and biodiversity, setting the standard for the collection, preservation, and dissemination of natural history recordings since 1929 Help us capture sounds and images of rare wildlife from around the world. The Macaulay Library is the world’s leading scientific collection of biodiversity media, with more than 175,000 audio and 60,000 video recordings documenting the behavioral diversity of birds and other animals.

Macaulay Library - What We Do, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/peterson/ Featured Books Peterson Birds of North America app >>2011 BEST APP EVER AWARD<< MUST-HAVE BIRDING APP The ultimate birding resource for at home and in the field combining 10 Peterson Field Guides in an easy-to-use searchable format for iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. More

Peterson Field Guides

ID Tips for Tricky Finches March 29, 2013 Ever been stumped by a streaky brown finch at your feeder?

News and Features — eBird

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