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    Five birds to watch for in West Virginia this summer

    Yellow Billed Cuckoo

    The Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Cocyzus americanus) is more often heard than seen. This cuckoo is not particularly common but is widespread, and its population peaks during years of heavy tent-caterpillar infestations. Yes, their preferred food is hairy caterpillars. ""

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    Author Biography: About Randy Bodkins

    Writer and outdoor photographer Randy Bodkins grew up in Norton, West Virginia, near Elkins, in Randolph County. Raised in the Allegheny Mountain he a self-taught naturalist and an accomplished outdoorsman. He believes that one should never quit learning to be observant. His work is frequently featured at and in natural history publications. You'll also find him on Facebook at .

     


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    Historian, real estate agent, and proponent of inventive economic development in West Virginia, David Sibray is the founder and publisher of West Virginia Explorer Magazine. For more information, he may be reached at 304-575-7390.

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