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Expertise
Long time enthusiast of birding, specifically of the birds of the island of HISPANIOLA (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in the CARIBBEAN. Also, some knowledge of CARIBBEAN FAUNA IN GENERAL. I also have a limited knowledge of birds of Eastern North America. I am NOT A VETERINARIAN NOR A BIRD BREEDER so can not give any information regarding bird diet, nesting habits, chick raising, etc.
Experience in the area
Amateur ornithologist since 1992.
Organizations
Founding member of the Hispaniolan Ornithological Society.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Brenda | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Cathy | 06/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your help ..... |
| David | 05/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks. I have only lived here ..... |
| Jane | 05/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great service. I truly appreciate your help ..... |
| gabriel | 05/10/09 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Miguel for the prompt response ..... |
Recent Answers from Miguel Rodriguez
2009-06-01 Motherless eggs in nest:
The only birds that I know that may brood un-related eggs are those which are either tricked into it (by someone putting the egg into the other's nest), or those like the ostrich, which broods the eggs
2009-05-28 Fledging?:
Birds normally can't lay several eggs at the same time, so there is usually also a difference in hatching times, depending on which egg was laid first. When chicks leave the nest but are still unable to
2009-05-15 Eastern Bluebirds:
I don't exactly know what the size difference between the two is, but if the bluebird is smaller (which is my guess), then the only solution is to make the nestbox hole smaller. A more drastic one would
2009-05-11 Robin's Nest:
Dave, I think you should stop disturbing the nest and hope for the best. It is possible that the bird abandoned it due to harassment. Robins -as all thrushes- are very terrestrial, and it is likely that
2009-05-10 Bird Nest on Porch:
These are almost unequivocally swallows. Swallows are considered very beneficial birds, because they are voracious insectivores and eat lots of flying bugs. In many places, swallows are very welcomed
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