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Birding Acapulco

10,000 Birds

It originally served as the port of entry for goods brought from Asia by Spanish galleons. These goods, purchased with Mexican silver, would then be transported overland through Mexico City, and shipped from Veracruz to Spain. But this Bare-necked Tiger-Heron was a real treat for me. Ditto for this handsome Amazon Kingfisher.

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Layover in Singapore

10,000 Birds

Let’s take Singapore’s Changi International Airport as an example; it is a huge hub airport with large numbers of people passing through in transit to Australia, Indonesia and south-east Asia. Taxi v SMRT – The SMRT is the excellent, clean, safe, reliable, cheap transport system of Singapore.

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The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in India

10,000 Birds

In the main section, each set of hotspots starts with a two-page state intro focusing on climate, access & transportation, health & safety, and the birdwatching highlights; including a basic map showing the main cities, the river systems and the birding hotspots.

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