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Halfway Through the Year and Still a Lot More Birds to See in Costa Rica

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You might come across species you haven’t seen in years even though they are resident breeders, find seeding bamboo with species that won’t be encountered otherwise, or come across an unexpected antswarm that finally has that sneaky ground-cuckoo.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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It is an identifying chip that many dogs have implanted into their shoulders to identify their owners in the event of being lost. . • Have the dog scanned for a microchip. You can have this done at a vet’s office or at a shelter. Contact Local Pit Bull Friendly Shelters. This can prove to be a difficult task.

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Birding Wuyuan, China

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Given the recent global developments and events, I understand the bird very well. But then, I am not a cooperative breeder either (nor a non-cooperative one, should this term exist). The Grey-sided Scimitar Babbler looks like it is constantly a bit confused about the status of this world.

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Rails: The Once and Future Kings of the Pacific

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Still, like many of the events of the war, its worth putting them in their proper historical context. They were not isolated events, they were in fact two data points among hundreds. They often become slower breeders, and most importantly, they lose their ability to disperse, meaning they get stranded on the island they live on.

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Big Day Birding in Costa Rica- Strategies and Constraints

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With all of those birds singing and showing off their breeding colors, it’s no surprise that we see major bird races like Champions of the Flyway and The World Series of Birding , along with other main birding events like the Global Big Day. It can’t be any time in spring, though.

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Our Best Birds of 2020

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Common Cuckoo is a fascinating bird, an obligate parasitic breeder that employs numerous strategies, including fraud and murder, to survive. Therefore, it is easy for me to reflect here quite light-heartedly on what was my best bird of 2020, instead of reflecting on more severe events of the passing year. Short fall, soft landing.

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A Little Win

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Whilst most Turtle Doves present in Morocco during the summer periods are probably local breeders the possibility of late arrivals or early returners from the British breeding population getting caught up in the slaughter was a real threat.

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