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Recordist of Note: Davis Finch
Sound recordist, tour leader, and dedicated note-keeper, Davis W. Finch passed away this October at age 86 in Exeter, New Hampshire after a brief illness.
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Merlin's Photo ID has a new update
Merlin's Photo ID feature has a new update, boosting its accuracy and helping you identify bird photos with more confidence.
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eBird in Action: Riparian and Shrub Steppe Restoration at Spiva Butte Nature Preserve
Your eBirding data helps create tools that can be used to further conservation, inspire support, and inform ecological management strategies. eBird in Action is a segment which shares the conservation stories made possible because of your contributions.
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