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A winter miscellany

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So though I visited Lynford, I didn’t see a Hawfinch on this occasion as I wasn’t there at the right time, though I did meet a number of hopeful Hawfinch hunters (HHHs), none of whom reported a sighting. Best bird of the day: a 3 o’clock Barn Owl The post A winter miscellany first appeared on 10,000 Birds.

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Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

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Research done on (live) Barn Owls provided proof that the hearing of juveniles is not mature until they are about four months of age, so under no circumstances do I release ones any younger. Researcher” is a term that should differ greatly from the term “trophy hunter.” And would the response of the public be the same?

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Collaborative list – September 2018

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The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Barn Owl – Tyto alba. The beats have been out to line their route and cheer them along, wishing them bon voyage and a safe return next spring. Fieldfare – Turdus pilaris. 09 Jan 2018.

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