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October 2016
Vol. 44, No. 5
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At a Glance
Bird Sightings
Book and Video Reviews
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Field Notes
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Gleanings
Hot Birds
Musings from the Blind Birder
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When Change Is the Norm: The Monomoy Barrier Systems and its Constantly Shifting Habitat
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The Founding of the Association of Massachusetts Bird Clubs (AMBC), 2016
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A Close Look at Banded Gulls
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Photo Essay: More Gulls
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Musings from the Blind Birder: A Short but Sweet Season
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Gleanings: It's a Noisy World Out There
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Field Note: Broad-winged Hawk Attacks its Reflected Image
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Field Note: Catbird Fights Image in Car Windshield
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Field Note: Courtship Feeding during Migration
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About Books: Quoth The Raven, "Cogito Ergo Sum"
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Bird Sightings: May-June 2016
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Front Cover: October 2016
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At a Glance: October 2016
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