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    Does Anyone Count Dead Birds As "Lifers"?

    Thanks again for responding, everyone. That was quite a discussion! I don't currently keep a life list. If I do at some point, however, perhaps I'll leave the Squacco Heron out as it would provide an unfair advantage over other peoples' lists. Here's hoping I'll see a live one sooner than later!
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    Does Anyone Count Dead Birds As "Lifers"?

    Many thanks to all that have replied. I did add it to my checklist of birds that I had with me on the day I saw it, but will certainly specify that it was dead!
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    Does Anyone Count Dead Birds As "Lifers"?

    An excellent point! I would not count such an example as a "lifer", as it has been long-extinct and would not be on anyone else's life list. Thanks to all for replying. I will have to count my Squacco Heron as a "deader", as it is certainly not a "lifer"!3:-) (I will still count it as a...
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    Does Anyone Count Dead Birds As "Lifers"?

    Good points, and I definitely see where you're coming from. Thanks for posting!
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    Does Anyone Count Dead Birds As "Lifers"?

    Hello all, I was wondering if a lot of people will count a dead bird as a "lifer". I have only one example that I can remember right now. During my stay in Greece this past May, I watched as a dead Squacco Heron drifted in to shore from a small gulf. I only had binoculars with me, so until it...
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