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Africa’s endangered species

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All the inhabited continents except Africa have experienced bird extinctions; however the 2012 update of the IUCN Red List shows a startling, but not altogether unexpected, trend in that more and more of our bird species are facing extinction. The Waldrapp’s numbers continued declining despite intensive conservation efforts.

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American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Ontario: A Field Guide Review

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Every species account (well, most every account) includes information on habitat and talk briefly about range and distribution (there are no range maps in this guide); it is usually noted if the species breeds in Ontario, and often noted if it is migratory or residential year-round. The Snowy Owl account focuses on irruptions.

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If We Can Rock Together, We Can Flock Together

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Here is a flock of endangered species. Some birds breed in flocks, at least in part to avoid predation. Turkey Vultures are also mixed in, and can form massive kettles that many birders never get to see. Look carefully and you can pick out some Least Auklets as well. Buldir Island, AK. Chavarrillo, Veracruz, Mexico.

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Hong Kong Trip Report: February 2014

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Mai Po Nature Reserve : world famous locale for shorebirds, waterfowl, waders, and wetland birds; wintering grounds for certain endangered species. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. Many at Mai Po, which is one of the best places in the world to see this endangered species.

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