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An afternoon in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

10,000 Birds

Photos courtesy of Mosetlha Bush Camp A dusty-red road leads me through Marico bushveld deeper into the 750 square kilometers large wilderness of the Madikwe Game Reserve – the 4th largest reserve in South Africa, home to 350 bird and 66 mammal species, some 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. Barn Owl on a dry tree trunk and a… traffic jam!

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Shadows of Africa

10,000 Birds

A dusty-red road leads me through Marico bushveld deeper into the 750 square kilometers large wilderness of the Madikwe Game Reserve – the 4th largest reserve in South Africa, home to 350 bird and 66 mammal species, some 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. The two dogs walk right next to our rover and disappear in the dark.

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Flock to Marion

10,000 Birds

A family motel and passion for responsible ecotourism brought her home to the Oregon Coast where she and her husband, Erik, adventure and record a podcast ( Hannah and Erik Go Birding ), created in an effort to inspire others to get out and bird. We arose each morning at 4:30am to find out that we were late to the game.

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Birds Of The Twelve Days Of Christmas

10,000 Birds

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: A Partridge in a Pear Tree The partridge, a member of the pheasant family, has been a traditional game bird in England for centuries. This gift is no doubt one of fancy domesticated chickens ( Gallus gallus domesticus ) from France, cooked perhaps in the Parisian style.

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Dog Collars

4 The Love Of Animals

“Normal” collars– Most dog collars are used to dress up the family pet and to identify it to strangers who may come into contact with the animal. Modern LED lights allow inexpensive, lighted collars that are visible over long distances at night to help prevent lost game animals and runners.

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Happy “Howl-a-days”!

4 The Love Of Animals

The economic downturn has had a profound effect on the financial welfare of families, many of whom have been forced to surrender their beloved pets to shelters. Cook something yummy: Find a recipe for healthy dog treats. Get down on the floor and play, maybe even invent a new game with your dog or cat. Get creative! source }.

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Wanted: Dog lovers to host a house party!

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs are part of the family, and now they’ve earned a seat at the dinner table as Chef Michael’s canine creations hosts the first pet-themed House Party™ dinner event for dogs and their owners,” said Shaun Belongie, Chef Michael’s Assistant Brand Manager. Current clients include Sargento, NBC, Disney, Ford, Microsoft and P&G.

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