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The most important book about European birds in this century

10,000 Birds

And ten years later, I found my name among the data providers in this magnificent book – possibly the most important ornithological publication in Europe in the 21st century, so far. Hence, study the Species and habitats and, combined with Biogeographic patterns in the distribution chapter, construct new bird tours of Europe.

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Rarer than Tigers: the Indian Wild Dog

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India, February 2013. During the Pleistocene, Dholes were found across the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe and North America, sharing their space with sabre-toothed cats. Even in protected areas of north-east India, prey densities are very low. Only in protected areas in southern and central India (e.g.

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Linkwood Distillery: 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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A somewhat more credible selection to be sure, as lions actually do exist, but one that sadly snubs the native Scottish wildcat in favor of a felid that’s been extinct in Europe since antiquity. While it has no official status – at least not yet – many Scots regard the Golden Eagle ( Aquila chrysaetos ) as their national avian mascot.

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The Biggest Pygmy Cormorant Roost in the World

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By both Serbian legislation and the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, Pygmy Cormorant is a strictly protected species. In December 2013, we already had 2200 birds. Since the roosts of Pygmy Cormorants should receive official protection, how bright is the future? Four fifths were gone!

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The Smell of Napalm in the Morning

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Out of these 136 bird species, 108 are strictly protected and further 28 protected by Serbian legislation. Considering the number of species, but also habitats of international conservation concern, protection of this area and its biodiversity is clearly an issue of wider European and not merely local significance.

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Where to Watch Birds in the Iron Gates

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Even among the protected areas of Serbia, the Iron Gates National Park (in Serbian: Djerdap) stands out as better preserved. Keep in mind that the special nature reserves (dark green on the park map) enjoy the highest level of protection and are off limits to visitors (possible only with research permits issued by the park authorities).

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Britain’s Birds: An Identification Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland–A Book Review

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as Birds of Europe, 2nd edition (PUP, 2011). The Collins guide covers all of Europe, contains drawings rather than photographs, and is widely considered one of the best field guides in the world. (It’s and population estimate above the map and the bird’s most likely habitats below the map. .”

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