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Short-eared Owl at Plum Beach, Brooklyn

10,000 Birds

In New York State , however, the Short-eared Owl is considered an endangered species and it has likely been extirpated as a breeder in several of its former strongholds.

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The Storks of Africa

10,000 Birds

It is quite a sight to experience hundreds of Abdim’s Stork dropping out of the skies from seemingly thin air, to gorge on burnt or fleeing insects and rodents. Once the drier winter months approach they move northwards into East and West Africa where they are particularly attracted by bushfires.

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