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Birding Shanghai in June 2023

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This leaves Shanghai in June with basically just the year-round species and the summer breeders, maybe with a few added ultra-lazy individuals of migratory species. They are also early adopters with regard to their foraging – nowadays mostly following tractors rather than cattle. Such as the Black-winged Cuckooshrike.

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What to Do at High Island When the Winds are South

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Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary was an amazing and unexpected treat, but that’s because I failed to do my research. I’m sure regular visitors to this area could tell you more about how the winds and tides affect the migrating birds and when the breeders start to nest. Eastern Meadowlark. Bolivar Flats & Rettilon Road.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. International Birding and Research Center Eilat (IBRCE). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. International Birding and Research Center Eilat (IBRCE).

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