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Nesting Oriental Pied Hornbills in Singapore

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Not only did we observe the bird species most days, but we also had the privilege of observing them at a nest. We were quite surprised by the noise that they made, because it was not too dissimilar to some of the odd sounds a Blue-winged Kookaburra can make in Australia.

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The Ross Sea – the Last Intact Marine Ecosystem on Earth – and I

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The Ross Sea is the most productive stretch of water in the Southern Ocean, teeming with large predatory fish, whales, seals, penguins and other animals that form the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. Enough History – Back to the Future. Finally – the Seabirds.

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How Do You Stop Ravens From Destroying Your Car?

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The ravens rip apart their windshield wipers and destroy the rubber seals that keep their cars waterproof. In south Florida, Black Vultures attack cars ; in Australia, it’s Black Crows ; in Canada, American Crows. Why are birds of a variety of species attacking cars and what can be done to stop them?

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Failure to launch

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For example on my trip to Australia earlier this year I borrowed the car one day to drive to Ku-Ring-Gai National Park, a location that proved fruitful for Clare later in the year. I only saw a few species I could get in the small park near where I was staying, and not even as many as I could have gotten there.

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Kaikoura in the Autumn

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It wasn’t quite winter yet, with all the species that brings, but already some summer species like the Hutton’s Shearwater and Salvin’s Albatrosses were gone. This Short-tailed Shearwater is a passage visitor from Australia, on its way up to see America! A New Zealand Fur-seal.

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Geikie Gorge

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We then took the road to visit Geikie Gorge, which is a short drive from town and a sealed road. The road towards Geikie Gorge from Fitzroy Crossing is also worth taking slowly because there are some good species to be observed. Trips Australia Broome' Great Bowerbird bower. Agile Wallaby.

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Where to See Kiwi (and other birds) During the Rugby World Cup

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This makes it a particularly exciting time in New Zealand as the Rugby World Cup begins in two days, and the competition is being held right here in New Zealand (I would imagine they might be more excited if they hadn’t just lost two matches to Australia and South Africa, their big rivals in the Tri-Nations).