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The Storks of Africa

10,000 Birds

Furthermore we have another very special stork-like bird, the regal Shoebill , previously known as the Whale-headed Stork but now placed in its own family. Marabous have also learnt another trick, and that is to follow vultures and scavenge off the remains of Lion and other large predator kills.

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Birding Iceland on the Fly

10,000 Birds

We went to settle into our room, and since I had about an hour to kill before dinner, I took a quick walk around the property. I can hardly begin to describe the surreal experience that unfolded before me. It is truly a magical place, an experience like none other. Finally, we arrived at the Hotel Latrabjarg to check in.

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