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Prespa Lakes National Park, Greece: the largest Dalmatian Pelican colony in the world

10,000 Birds

Back to the Mikri Prespa , where mostly Dalmatian, with two White Pelicans among them, were circling, while one Short-toed Snake Eagle glided across. For longest lists, go there in May when migrants are still passing while the local breeders are active and visible. Dalmatian and White Pelicans (White = the black ones). Maps and guides.

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Polygynandry and avian swingers

10,000 Birds

Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) Might I assume that women typically bear fewer children, or fewer survive? In this case, they would be exhibiting polyandry.

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A Comparison of Birding in Costa Rica and Eilat, Israel

10,000 Birds

Here are some: Mega migration : We bear witness to some serious migration in Costa Rica. This is a serious issue around Eilat and seems to affect local resident breeders more than migrants. We “grok” the natural magic of migration and are willing to work hard to protect what we love.