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Parrot, Parrot, Parrakeet, Hummingbird

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Twenty-five Puerto Rican Parrots are being groomed to be pioneers: The Critcally Endangered birds have been transported from existing colonies to the Maricao State Forest. If you follow baseball, you’ve probably heard of the “ rally squirrel ” and the infamous “ rally monkey.”

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Finding an Asian Openbill in Singapore-second ever record!

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Arriving in Singapore we soon collected our bags and got ourselves a NETS card for travel on public transport and to also use in supermarkets. The train system is fast and efficient and was our primary mode of transport. Due to the fact it was not yet 07:45am it was a S$1.09

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Secrets of the Swamps

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We managed to see both species of monkey, though – so we were ultimately well satiated. Crisscrossed by 24″ pipelines transporting oil from numerous offshore platforms, oil companies exercised the strongest presence here. Occasional fly-bys of pairs and trios of Red-bellied Macaws kept us on our toes.

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Hong Kong Trip Report: February 2014

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And even though transportation is so easy and inexpensive, prepare to walk a lot. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. OK, this isn’t much of a list, but all wild monkey sightings deserve recognition! ). Monkey at a monastery. Plus, taxis are cheaper than you’d expect. 12 Gray Heron.

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Birds and football! What a combination!

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Below are a few suggestions of sites within the city that can easily be reached using public transport. A pair has been nesting by the roadside for some years, but they are not so predictable outside of the breeding season. There is no transport inside the park and all travel must be on foot. Look out for the Howler Monkeys too.

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