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Birding Shanghai in December 2023

10,000 Birds

Red-throated Pipits -when photographed – of course should prominently display their red throat – otherwise what is the use of this aggressive branding of their most characteristic feature? Some ornithological research is surprisingly simple. This individual first did not fully comply.

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

Wildlife rehabilitators have an arsenal of equipment and techniques we use to protect ourselves. I was wearing the lead x-ray apron and heavy raptor gloves, so I thought I was protected. All the way through – and a brand-new volunteer had to pull it out! Most of them think we’re trying to eat them, not help them.