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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world. Many of the fruits, seeds and flowers that make up a significant part of a macaw’s diet in this part of the Amazon basin have evolved with naturally occurring toxins designed for the plant’s self-protection. Thanks for visiting!

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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. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! The former British colony’s Z.c. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Locked in Guangxi: An epidemic adventure, searching for birds

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A that point in time, I could not imagine the adventure that I was going to experience and how birds would have rescued me. We jumped into our rented SUV Jeep Compass for a trip of 6 days. I eventually felt at ease when I found my binoculars in my backpack; I always appreciate watching birds in any new area that I visit.

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