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Business Birding Basics – part II

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The first time could be forgiven but he kept doing it despite our protests. He did know all the little roads in the area and as he wasn’t a trapper but a breeder we asked him to show us the way. Of course, the trip was a disaster. Consequently, he would drive too close to any bird party we came across.

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Birding Shanghai in October 2022

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According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests. They were missed.

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Birding Shanghai in April 2023

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Apparently , the two main factors influencing double brooding are the individual quality of the breeder and the timing of the first clutch. Maybe they have decided to boycott species with Russian-sounding names as a way to protest against Putin’s policies. Who are these weirdoes? days) than in autumn average 3.4

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