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The return of the Old Man

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They were my target species, and I remember being delighted in not only seeing them well, but finding feeding flocks that were remarkably unconcerned about being watched. Shooting remains a major threat to this population, for the Italians are still passionately keen on hunting.

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How Many Birders Are There, Really? (Updated)

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The most recent report was issued in December 2019 and it used data from the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. There were similar FWS studies using similar methodologies with similar findings in 2003 , 2007 , and 2013. That’s a lot of birding.

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The Crocodile Safari (Botswana)

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Among 60 or so heron species in the world this is the only one using this peculiar fishing technique. nubicoides ) using them as a high viewpoint to hunt dragonflies. Published in the Canoeist, UK, July 2003. Bird Species (common English names after Ber van Perlo’s Birds of Southern Africa): Reed Cormorant 1.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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Navarro’s exceptional drawings illustrate the species accounts. Forty-eight species. Compare, for example, the species account illustration of the Cuban Trogon with the photo that opens up the introductory chapter. The luxury of space means that each species can be shown from various angles and in distinctive poses.

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Prairie Falcon Attack on a Northern Shoveler

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Since he retired from being a high school teacher in 2003 he has really focused on getting amazing images and his blog, Feathered Photography , is loaded with them. Ron Dudley is an amazing nature photographer who is based in northern Utah. Seriously, click on through and see some amazing images.)

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The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind

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Understanding a pointed finger may seem easy, but consider this: while humans and canines can do it naturally, no other known species in the animal kingdom can. It’s no coincidence that the two species that pass Hare’s pointing test also share a profound cross-species bond. The ordinary ones failed miserably.

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Black-faced Spoonbill

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From a global low of less than 300 birds in the late 80’s, the species has recovered to 2726, according to a survey in early 2014. Habitat destruction, disease and hunting are still major problems that affect the conservation efforts, but the breeding sites and wintering grounds now have international protection.

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