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Draft Map Species Total per Block: 2007-11

Posted on January 20, 2012 by bird atlas

Nice Job Team! The first thing we need to look at is our coverage across the state. Were we able to find 50 or more species in the blocks in the counties other than the Cape and Islands? Were we … Continue reading →

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Atlas Wakes

Posted on January 19, 2012 by bird atlas

From the Department of Data Crunching Hello Atlasers, As promised we are returning to somewhat regular posting now that the New Year is upon us. For the next few weeks we will posting summary statistics and some "in progress" maps … Continue reading →

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Adult Merlin Greeting a Fledgeling

Posted on September 8, 2011 by bird atlas

From The Department of Immigration This deserves a full screen. Merlin was one of those species which, 20 years ago, was a real pie-in-the-sky as a breeding bird in Massachusetts. During the Atlas we confirmed 3, and have another 2 … Continue reading →

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Newsletter August 22, 2011

Posted on August 22, 2011 by bird atlas

From The Department of Badgering Download Massachusetts Breeding Bird Atlas 2 Newsletter Aug 22 2011

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BBA2 Mini-Newsletter

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bird atlas

Atlas Newslettered Download Massachusetts Breeding Bird Atlas 2 Newsletter August 10, 2011   Photo: The Wild West. Chester 03.

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BBA2 Newsletter: Heatwave Edition

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bird atlas

"Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get." Mark Twain Download BBA2 Newsletter July 22 2011       Photo from the cool Dale Chihuly exhibit at the Boston MFA, where it is suitabley air conditioned.

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Act Naturally

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bird atlas

 I guess that would be "From the Department of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos." While out doing some walking independent of the Atlas – I had an excuse, a meeting away from my block – I found this Osprey nest … Continue reading →

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Newsletter To Cape Cod Atlasers from Mary Keleher

Posted on July 19, 2011 by bird atlas

From The Department of Really Swell Terminal Moraines Hi All, Just wanted to remind everyone that there’s still about one month left of atlasing for the 5th and final year of the state’s 2nd Breeding Bird Atlas! Some species Safe … Continue reading →

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Kestrel Staredown

Posted on July 14, 2011 by bird atlas

Walkin’ the Walk By Mark Thorne, more below

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Please Enter Data Now

Posted on July 12, 2011 by bird atlas

“The suspense is killing me – I hope it never ends.” Oscar Wilde Right now we have 309 field cards open for our 5th and final year of the Mass Breeding Bird Atlas 2. That is an incredible push for … Continue reading →

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