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The return of the Old Man

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Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills of the World states that “disturbance by local people, tourists, and egg and zoo collectors has similarly reduced the colonies, and more protection is vital”. Conservation efforts have been sufficiently successful for the bird’s status to be downlisted, in 2018, from Critically Endangered to Endangered.

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What’s Up with the ABA?

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For example, the financial statements have not been updated since 2018, nor have the annual meeting minutes. T]he Association had suffered net losses and has a net deficiency in net assets that raise substantial doubt as its ability to continue as a going concern.”. A quick tour of the ABA website reveals other issues.

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Pied Oystercatcher breeding season 2018

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This year is the eighteenth year since we discovered our first Pied Oystercatcher nest on Cable Beach in Broome and it didn’t take us long to realise that they are not at all successful at raising young due to egg and chick predation. He last raised a chick successfully in 2016 and has nested in this area since 2008.

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Hornbills of Sabah

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Another advantage to ballistic food transport is that the fruit seeds are protected from damage when they are swallowed whole. The entire seed passes through the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted intact, increasing its chances of germination and forming a new plant.”

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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guide–A Book Review

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The same is true of Guide to the Birds of Honduras , which I reviewed in 2018 and which was also a grassroots project (though Birds of Bolivia obtained greater support from large birding organizations). The hard facts are that a field guide like this simply couldn’t be made without the contributions and good will of these artists.

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The Famous Grouse: Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky

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Since 2008, the brand has been in partnership with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to support Black Grouse conservation efforts, with a portion of sales from every bottle of Smoky Black sold going directly to the Society.

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A New Year Begins! But First–A Celebration of My 2018 Top Ten Birds

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For me, it’s one of the most exciting days of the year, and so I’m going to put aside the book review I’ve been crafting and talk about my favorite, best, top ten birds of 2018 (with a personal addition at the end). But, 2018 was a very special year for me, as you’ll see if you read to the end. [If,

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