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David E. Perry's avatar

"The world has too few naturalists these days. " Amen.

I suppose one must start somewhere, but chasing the 'thing' without understanding how the 'thing' exists within the larger whole it almost certainly not going to fascinate for a lifetime. But looking for threads of connection, relationship, community, ecosystem will never cease to fascinate... or so it seems.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Looks like a great experience. I like your point about showing committment helps you know a place intimately. Great photos as well - we don't have those Mountain Chickadees here in Ontario. Hope to see one someday.

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Carl Ingwell's avatar

Thanks, Neil. I’m always surprised to learn that some species done exist outside of the west. It’s the only place I’ve ever really birded, so I tend to think that everyone sees Mountain Chickadees :)

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