Author: Justin Case
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The Handsome, Articulate Gray Catbird
by M. Kathy Raines A cry of “Mwee! Mwee!” sends an earnest cat-lover, shouting, “Here, kitty, kitty!” scrambling into bushes after a lost, forlorn kitten. But, no, it’s a Gray Catbird making its namesake call. Besides mewing, the catbird—one of our occasional autumn and winter visitors— engages in an intricate array of songs, whistles, squeaks,…
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The Chachalaca: Summer 2022
Diane Hall, editor Read the articles below. Leave the author a comment. Or click here to download the pdf file: The Chachalaca Summer 2022. Vol. 19 No. 2. June 2022 – In this issue: Milkweed: from Aphids to Zizotes Porpita porpita & the Naming of Things Excitement grows at STEC A Sticky Situation Spring Migration…
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Contributors to Summer 2022 issue of The Chachalaca
Thanks to the authors and contributors to the Summer 2022 issue of The Chachalaca.
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Milestones: March, April, May 2022
Congratulations to those receiving certifications and milestones for March, April, and May 2022.
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In Search of the Painted Bunting
For me, this year’s City Nature Challenge (CNC) was the best. I began to feel the thrill that I suspect real birders feel when they add a rare species to a Life List, because I was dazzled by some out-of-the-ordinary birds. At least they were out-of-the-ordinary for me—this is also a story about my naïve…
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Tiger of the Treetops
The Tiger of the Treetops glides silently through the dark forest, its bright yellow eyes searching for a meal. Perhaps a mouse, bird, rabbit or even a skunk will fall prey to this feathered predator during the many hours of darkness.