2009 in birding and ornithology

The year 2009 in birding and ornithology.

Years in birding and ornithology: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Centuries: 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century
Decades: 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s
Years: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
See also 2008 in birding and ornithology, main events of 2009 and 2010 in birding and ornithology

Worldwide

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New species

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See also Bird species new to science described in the 2000s

Taxonomic developments

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Ornithologists

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Deaths

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World listing

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Europe

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Britain

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Breeding birds

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Migrant and wintering birds

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  • Britain's largest flock of whiskered terns (Chlidonias hybridus) (eleven) at Willington Gravel Quarry, Derbyshire on 24 April. Eight remained on 25 April and the flock scattered to other midland and north-east sites over the next few days.[1]

Rare birds

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Other events

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  • The Ringing Scheme celebrate its centenary, on 17 May, with 36 million birds ringed so far.[1]

Ireland

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Rare birds

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Scandinavia

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North America

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To be completed

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Balmer, D. and Vickery, J. "Birds". In Branson, A. (2009) Wildlife Reports. British Wildlife 20: 348-350
  2. ^ "BirdGuides 27 December 2011". BirdGuides. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
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