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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Lunar Eclipse

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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Green Heron

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Indigo Bunting

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

Belted Kingfisher

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