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This Week in Bird News: Hawaiian Edition

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Further, a new scientific study suggests that these crows may have an advantage over other avians—like their cousins, the New Caledonian Crows , they are revealed to be tool users. And if you’re lucky enough to be on the island of Hawaii next weekend (Sept. 24-25), you’ll definitely want to hit up the island’s first-ever birding festival.

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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. Some results may already be visible.

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