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Binocular snobbery

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However, instead of rushing out to buy a brand new pair of bins, it was recommended that she bought herself a pair of secondhand Zeiss Dialyt 10×40, then the binocular of choice of most serious birders. In 1999 came a watershed moment when I flew to Austria for the launch of the brand-new Swarovski EL range.

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Not enough Woodpeckers

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The species name “tukki” is not derived from a beloved but now extinct Eastern European car brand but from the Sumatran word for woodpecker. There is a Chinese proverb stating “Laws control a lesser person, right conduct controls a greater one.” Also, the cap of the females is not even red but black.

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A Brief Tour of Uganda, The Pearl of Africa

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It’s still hard for me to wrap my head around this trip, my first on a brand new continent. More to come as I law out the trip in my head better. In the relatively brief period, my group had something on the order of 450 species. I, personally, had around 430. Hope you come back!

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Accessibility Matters II:  Birdability Q&A

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that just because a building was built after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, it must comply with the ADA Standards. A: This is great, and thank you for contributing to the Birdability Map! One thing that jumps out is your assumption (which is common!) Legally, yes. Just start! Because birding is for every body!

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4 The Love Of Animals

According to the survey, which was conducted on behalf of Beneful® brand dog food, 95 percent of dog owners agree that spending time with their dog lifts their spirits and 92 percent say their dog helps them enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Dog lovers know that life truly is better together with their four-legged friends.

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Spotting scope review: Swarovski 25-60×65 STX

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Before I acquired my own Swarovski binoculars, I had the chance to test both ELs and CLs for months at a time and so, from my own experience I knew what level of quality this brand guarantees. And I learned the lesson: in accordance with the laws of optic, fixed focal length is always superior. in which way? In every way!

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Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

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Written by birders, it underlies a wealth of facts, trends, and events with a consciousness that the more knowledgeable we are about good bird feeding practices, based on history and experience, the more successful bird feeding will be at bringing people to birds and the more people will advocate for effective conservation policies and laws.

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