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See the Miraculous in the Common

February 14, 2026 by Peter 4 Comments
A very pretentious title for a post about run-of-the-mill birds in my local park. The...
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The Stigma of “Common” Birds, and Why It Never Quite Holds Up

January 6, 2026 by Fitzroy Rampersad 3 Comments
There is a thought that creeps in quietly when you are birding close to home,...
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The 20 most common birds in Shanghai (Part 2)

August 22, 2019 by Kai Pflug 1 Comment
Today`s post is a continuation of last week`s – an introduction to Shanghai`s 20 most...
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The 20 most common birds in Shanghai (Part 1)

August 8, 2019 by Kai Pflug 4 Comments
Birdwatchers tend to like the rare, the exotic – yet many common birds are exciting...
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Getting a Birder a Common Bird

March 7, 2016 by Corey 12 Comments
You don’t know how hard it is to see a common bird until you try...
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Photos of Birds People Like

August 29, 2013 by Alfredo Begazo 2 Comments
What makes for good bird photo? This question has many answers depending on who you...
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Enjoying Common Birds Before the Migrants Show

March 24, 2012 by Corey 3 Comments
Now is the time to take one last look at the birds that have gotten...
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Common Birds

November 7, 2011 by Corey 7 Comments
Most birders, myself included, hope to find a rarity or two on every birding outing....
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