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A New Wildlife Refuge Pass: Fellow Birders, Help Us Help You

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We’ve worked to change the dialogue around the Duck Stamp in public discussions and meetings, and we’ve reached out to Refuge officials and conservation officers to argue for the viability of this concept. Rather than promote a second stamp, we’ve created a brand new alternative that stands on its own. Here’s What’s New.

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Birding Singapore

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I was just thinking that tailorbird might be a good brand name for a cheap line of men’s clothing. Lesser Whistling Ducks are “not threatened by hunting as they are not considered good to eat” ( Wikipedia ). Lucky ducks. In Singapore, Common Redshanks mostly drink Tiger Beer.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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A mozzie bites me, so I take the “Expedition Plus Insect Repellent” from my rucksack (when I think about it now, any local brand would probably be equally efficient, but they lack the word “expedition” which immediately turns you into a proper explorer) and start spraying my hands and neck.

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