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Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, they cleverly would hijack unpopular animals or people as placeholders for the devil and then swear to their heart’s delight. The origin of this expression clearly lies in the slow, dopey waddling gait of a duck on land. Hunting in Germany is a very traditional pursuit and thus has a very specific and complex code of conduct.

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Birding Shanghai in February 2023

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

Given that the Black Kite is politely described as an “opportunistic hunter” – which includes the fact that they are more likely to scavenge than most other raptors – the name choice of the company protecting the world’s cyber ecosystem is a bit weird. A relative of this species is the Yellow-bellied Tit.

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