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Bird Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Avian Lives–A Book Review

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The scope is worldwide; of the 24 birds depicted, five are from the Americas; five from Eurasia; three from New Zealand; two from Australasia; three from Africa; one from Africa and Asia; one from Antarctica; two worldwide, and two from Asia, introduced worldwide. Mark Hauber is currently (just appointed!)

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Birding Nanhui, Shanghai in November 2021

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Their strong presence here at Nanhui in combination with their highly threatened status should be a good argument to protect Nanhui better. In case the local government needs further incentives to protect Nanhui, Oriental Storks are also listed as endangered. Can’t say I heard this though.

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A Problem with Gulls

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It is also familiar at inland sites in winter, especially reservoirs and refuse tips, and breeds in the relatively-Northerly regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Herring Gull The Herring hull is everybody’s idea of a seagull, being present throughout the year at coastal cliffs, beaches, harbors and towns. The proposal from U.S.

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