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Flock to Marion

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Birdlife South Africa has previously done two of these types of trips before, previously called Flock to Sea – Namibia in 2013 and Flock to Nowhere in 2017, in partnership with MSC Cruises. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. Regardless, we made it Marion and all else added to the experience.

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The Ross Sea – the Last Intact Marine Ecosystem on Earth – and I

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In July 2013, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources held a meeting in Bremerhaven in Germany, to decide whether to turn the Ross Sea into a marine protected area. Back to the Future – the Case for Protection. Finally – the Seabirds. In the End – Where am I in This Story? Now you know.

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Endangered and Unknown: Red-billed Curassow

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Fortunately, naturalists can still observe this species quite readily at the Linhares Reserve (it harbors the largest wild population by far) in northern Espirito Santo, a 22,000 hectacre preserve that protects a piece of secondary lowland forest. There are certain birding experiences that stay with you forever. And that was it.

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The Caroni Swamp Scarlet Ibis Show

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Fortunately, forward-thinkers prevailed, the site is now protected as a Ramsar Wetland , and the hunting of Scarlet Ibis has become a social taboo. That this was only one of the spectacular birding experiences I had on the trip should clue you in to just how great a visit to Trinidad and Tobago is.

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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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Solid Air: Invisible Killer- Saving Billions of Birds from Windows is the summation of Dr. Klem’s expertise, experience, and professional life–what we scientifically know about bird and glass collisions, a handbook on how to prevent them, and, not insignificantly, the story of a remarkable career.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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Eventually everyone made it to their computer, and created the Summer of 2013 Rehabber’s Wish List: Money. Why is there no state or federal money available to care for federally protected species? No one wished for diamonds, fast cars, or penthouse apartments. I’d wish for respect for what we do.”.

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Birding Magee Marsh

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a shy Yellow-billed Cuckoo But my real Magee Marsh boardwalk experience was to wait until early Sunday morning, the final day of the Midwest Birding Symposium. Thanks to the folks at the symposium for having me and I’ll see you all in 2013! …

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