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Domestic or Ganky Geese

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Like manky mallards, ganky geese display remarkable variety due to both the methodical manipulations of breeders and the variable volatility of the more natural kind of breeding. Even the ones that bear the same plumage as their progenitors, however, can usually be distinguished by their larger bulk. Thanks for visiting!

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Pipits and the Sweet Smell of Seaweed

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By March though Scandinavian Rock Pipit begins to show some changes into breeding plumage and outs itself as a migrant rather than a resident. Or These Blasts From The Past Reason To Become A Bird Watcher #13: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! You can read his blog here. Join Mike in Jamaica! Thanks for such an amazing post.

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Polygynandry and avian swingers

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Over the next few days, the Alpine Accentors ( Prunella collaris ) will arrive on their high-Alpine breeding grounds – it is time to start singing, despite that the treeless Alpine landscape is still under metres of snow. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes.

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Orange-headed Thrush

10,000 Birds

Informed literature bears out my experience that most birds are seen singly or in pairs. Outside of the breeding season a few birds may join together in a loose flock if the feeding is good. The resolution has been reduced for the blog, but in high-res, 2 or 3 dark filaments are visible. Their function? Thanks for visiting!

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