The Cape May warbler was named for Cape May, New Jersey, where it was first observed by ornithologist Alexander Wilson in 1811. After that, these birds weren"t seen again in the area for more than a century.
Traveling warblers
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Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Earth Day and National Park Week
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Earth seen from the International Space Station
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Walk the line
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Haven t you herd? It s World Elephant Day!
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World Penguin Day
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
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Przewalskis horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia
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Ancient town of Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
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Iceberg off the coast of Antarctica
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An uncommon look at an American icon
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Sea Slug Day
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Perfect timing
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It s Independence Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Okefenokee Swamp
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Don’t look down
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Happy Mothers Day!
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World Bee Day
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Cross this bridge if you dare
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Monarch butterflies migrate south
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International Sloth Day
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World Water Day
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Great horned owl
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Ukrainian Independence Day
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Bohemian Switzerland
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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Wheels up in Beijing
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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
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Happy Thanksgiving!