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Packing for a birding trip

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Then, a torch for owling and a headlamp for finding one’s way around the lodge in the dark. Don’t forget all the cables, chargers, backup batteries and international electrical adapters! Whenever possible, I’d leave my laptop at home and opt for a digital detox. Also a field notebook and pens.

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Veraguan Mango – Panama's ex-endemic

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Hiking For The Heck of It Reason To Become a Bird Watcher #1: No Batteries Required Welcome Wednesday: Musings on a Big Year About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. These Blasts From The Past What’s In A Name? Wicked, right?

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The Future of Birding Field Guides is Digital

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Where do you charge your batteries in Namibia’s Kaokoveld during a longer trip away from lodges and hotels? Share Your Thoughts « Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven&# Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here.