New draft post on the common yellowthroat.

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+** TODO The (un)common yellowthroat :mason farm:yellowthroat:birding:
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+:EXPORT_HUGO_BUNDLE: the-uncommon-yellowthroat
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+:EXPORT_DATE: 2022-05-01
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+My partner and I took a trip to the [[https://ncbg.unc.edu/visit/mason-farm-biological-reserve/][Mason Farm Biological Reserve]] the other day, and what a glorious day it was. This year, I've been quite busy in the lab, and missed a lot of the early spring warbler season, so I was very excited by the opportunity to check out the old stomping grounds.
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+I brought the camera with me despite the fact we were going to be there around midday when the birds are much less active. I'm glad I did, because I got the best look at a common yellowthroat I've ever had.
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+I brought the camera with me despite the fact we were going to be there around midday when the birds are much less active. I'm glad I did, because I got the best look at a common yellowthroat I've ever had.
+#+header: :trim-pre t :trim-post t
+#+begin_sidenote
+Normally these guys are flighty, staying close to the ground in small brush or tall grasses, but this one was putting on a proper show for the mating season. Even when you get a glimpse of one, it is usually just that, as they have jumped away before you can pull out the camera, taunting you with their [[https://ebird.org/species/comyel#Modal-playlist][iconic call]].
+#+end_sidenote
+I was very pleased to capture a few choice shots of the bird. Hopefully there are more to come. While we were out, I also got a nice picture of a hermit thrush and a king snake.
 
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