10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2024

In the late 80s I was invited by Zeiss to go to Wetzlar in Germany to see the company’s binoculars being manufactured, an invitation that was too good to refuse. I was one of a small group of journalists, each of whom was presented with the latest Dialyt 10×40 inscribed with our initials.

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Austria Factory Branding Germany 192

10,000 Birds

MAY 10, 2015

The Italian Sparrow is not entirely confined to Italy but – not surprisingly – also occurs in neighbouring areas of Austria and Switzerland. There are currently no German records of the species, in spite of it occurring in Austria less than 35 km south of the German border.

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Sparrows Italy Asia Austria 210

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 30, 2007

The volume „Tierrechte – eine interdisziplinäre Herausforderung“ (literally „Animal Rights – an interdisciplinary challenge“ has just been released from Harald Fischer Verlag (publisher), Germany. We would be pleased if you would support us by announcing the book in your Blog (Newsletters, Website etc.). We really appreciate it! Thanks a lot!

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Germany Animal Ethics Switzerland Netherlands 40

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Yet, here I am, back from Austria, minus one Black Woodpecker sighting. We were officially there for Wallcreeper and that search was easily successful despite our group having several birders who had never seen this stunning creature. But, before I continue, I should note who the “we” in this group was.

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Woodpeckers Austria Europe Hungary 100