Datebook: November 2021
Above: Fredheads unite this fall at the12th annual Fred Harvey History Weekend. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. FANS OF HOSPITALITY entrepreneur Fred Harvey (1835–1901) gather November 12–15…
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Tag: Bird-watching
Best Bird Identification Apps
Bird identification apps can help birders track and identify their favorite birds. Photograph by John Duncan/Unsplash. Audubon Bird Guide The big name in birds packs its app with more than 800 North…
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Become a Better Birder
Join a community science project to help spot and identify birds of all types. Illustration by Chris Philpot. IT’S ALL ABOUT TEAMWORK. Community science, also known as crowd-sourced science, citizen…
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Grant Beauprez Draws Inspiration from Bird-watching
Grant Beauprez has turned his love of birds into a career. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. ON THE SWEEPING PLAINS of eastern New Mexico, self-described wildlife and bird nut Grant Beauprez is the…
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Spot These Migratory Birds in New Mexico
Catch these migratory birds before they leave for the season. Illustration by Chris Philpot. EACH BIRD SPECIES HAS ADAPTED to different ecological conditions based on the best habitats for feeding…
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Anne Schmauss Finds Joy in Creating a Bird-Friendly Yard
Anne Schamuss has written two books, including a monthly guide to attracting backyard birds. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. AVIAN APPRECIATION IS A FAMILY AFFAIR for Anne Schmauss. She opened her Wild…
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Must-Visit Bird-Watching Destinations
Bitter Lake provides a wintering habitat for migrating birds. NEW MEXICO IS THE PERFECT STORM for birders,” says Jon Hayes, executive director of Audubon Southwest. Home to more than 500 species…
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Best Hiking Trails for Birding
Mills Canyon offers a rich environment for a variety of bird species, including the colorful Bullock’s oriole. Photograph by Christina Selby. BIRDING ON THE TRAIL GENERALLY MEANS trading longer…
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Common Backyard Birds
The house finch is one of the state's most common backyard species. Photograph by Christina Selby. NEW MEXICO IS VAST AND ECOLOGICALLY DIVERSE. The birds that frequent your Taos backyard will likely…
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How Desiree Loggins Works to Protect New Mexico's Waterways
Desiree Loggins works to advance conservation efforts, such as those at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. WHEN BIRDS MIGRATE thousands of miles, they follow…
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