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

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We also knew at the start that a significant percentage of our effort would be devoted to simply convincing people that a new funding tool is not just an imperative, but also something that would have the support of thousands and millions of non-hunting Refuge visitors. Here’s What’s New.

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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

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I’ve had several brands over the years and my personal favorite at the moment are Columbia’s convertible pants (they make them in short people sizes ) and they material is quick drying and still incredibly comfortable. Hunting sections will always have gloves, wool socks, bug spray–all sorts of handy tools.

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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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