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Birding Shanghai in October 2023

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Of course, that means that the birds I saw on September 30 are now somewhere in blogpost limbo, not having appeared in the September post but also not legitimately belonging in the October one. After this longish and completely irrelevant introduction, finally here is a photo of the first bird of September 30th, a Black-winged Cuckoo Shrike.

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Birding Gir National Park, India

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This park protects the largest remaining tract of dry deciduous forest in the west of India, offering visitors 37 species of reptiles, 38 species of mammals and, not to be forgotten – almost 300 bird species. We’re here for the birds!” while herbivores are represented by Chital and Sambar (above) deer, Wild Boar , Nilgai antelope, etc.

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Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg

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• Explore These Related Posts Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners World Sparrow Day 2011 Why are Birds So Important to People? Jennifer Clement Mar 21st, 2011 at 10:31 pm These owls are known to be highly opportunistic. Wicked, right?

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Birding northern Serbia, or a sudden bird tour

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It was an unexpected bird tour, without too much planning and aimed at a few target species, of which we saw most, but the main one eluded us… Early morning, leaving the last houses behind… and a Little Owl awaits us on a traffic sign. One Roe Deer buck ran across our path. Brown Hares were everywhere. who dipped it).

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THE QUEST FOR THE RAREST OWL OF INDIA

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This bird is known from only a dozen localities, with only a handful of individuals and a very fragmented habitat, hence the critically endangered status in the Red Book. This many birds at the same site (out of 250 of the reserve checklist) have lightened our spirits, but still – no owlet! What are the threats?

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Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field? Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field? The bird, which looked like a Barn Owl , was the mascot for the opposing team and died from its injuries.

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Birding the Bear Mountain of Serbia

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The next morning, through Yellowhammers and Eurasian Skylarks singing all around me, I went birding. Yes, yes, I know, not countable – it’s not a bird. Never mind, it’s not a bird. Other species include Roe Deer (also spotted), Wildcat , European Pine Marten and Otter. Yet, not the bear, I’ll have to return for it.

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