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Oostvaardersplassen

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However, the engineers had to do their engineering so ever since the 70’s the water levels have been controlled up or down and large grazing animals have been released. The grazers are glorified farm animals, but they have been labelled by some very irresponsible people as “wild”. It was awful. They still die, but in a nicer way.

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Birding Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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As usual when species are well-examined, the number of subspecies seems to multiply, though apparently some of these subspecies have recently been culled in order to simplify the life of birders. When Sunda Pygmy Woodpeckers want to enjoy a day out on the beach, they also come to Tanjung Aru. But it would take many years.

Malaysia 233
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“A Little Bird Told Me” … Happy Birthday Charles Darwin

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The most commonly cited example is “Darwin’s Finch,” which filled the woodpecker niche by adopting the practice of acquiring a cactus thorn, and using this to access grubs hidden beneath the bark of trees. He noted the similarity and differences among animals found on the islands and mainland versions of the same.

Tortoises 192