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Photographing the Andean Condor In the Andes of Chile

The Andean Condor is the most emblematic bird of the Andes. Thinking of an Andean Condor evokes images of towering mountains punctuated by snow-capped peaks and a large dark bird crossing the skies at a great height. In this photographic journey, Walter Baliero tells us about his experiences photographing the Andean Condor in the Andes

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9 Snakes that Eat Eggs & Baby Birds and How to Stop Them

Photo: Bonnie Ott/Flickr/CC by 2.0 The mysterious disappearance of the eggs, baby birds, and even an adult from an active bird nest is relatively common. Studies of nesting birds found that predation by snakes is the leading cause of nest failure, and only half of all bird nests are successful. This article reviews the interactions

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40 Birds You Can See in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Planning on going on a trip to the Smoky Mountains National Park? Here are 40 bird species you will most likely see during your visit. They are the most frequently reported by bird enthusiasts visiting the park. The 40  birds listed here are not difficult to find and observe as they are generally large, fairly

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Wildlife of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Mammals)

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is composed of mostly tall deciduous forests along both sides of the Cuyahoga River. The area was originally designated as a National Recreation Area in 1974, serving the cities of Akron and Cleveland. It was not until the year 2000 that it was designated a national park. A century ago,

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Birds to See in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (with sounds)

Use this guide to see and identify birds in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Species are arranged in descending order from the largest #1 to the smallest #40. The list is further divided into four color-coded size groups using as reference the size of familiar birds such as an eagle, a duck, a pigeon, and a

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Wildlife of Acadia National Park (Mammals)

Due to its location, Acadia National Park harbors wildlife found only in northern latitudes, mostly in Canadian boreal ecosystems. Martens, Fishers, American River Otters and Moose are found only in a few states within the continental United States and are found within the park. Mammals, in general, are difficult to spot. The trails of Cadillac

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Birds of Acadia National Park (with sounds)

The Birds of Acadia National Park are divided into 4 size groups, from the largest #1 to the smallest #40. Based on the bird’s size you want to identify, scroll down the list or click-jump to one of the 4 size groups to find it. If not there, return to the top and try another

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40 Birds To See In Everglades National Park

The birds of the Everglades National Park are divided into 4-size groups based on familiar birds such as a Crane, a Duck, a Pigeon, and a Sparrow. Using the approximate size of the bird you want to identify, scroll down the list or click to jump to one of the four size groups. If it

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