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Once upon a time in Bojcinska Forest

10,000 Birds

Once upon a time, vast forests of Quercus robur , known as common, pedunculate, European or English oak blanketed the Sava River floodplain, all the way from Croatia down to the river’s confluence in Belgrade, Serbia. And that is where Q. and I were heading this morning.

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Birds and football! What a combination!

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On June 12th, FIFA’s Football World Cup will kick off in Brazil, with the home side hosting Croatia for the opening match in Sao Paulo. While we are talking of mammals, keep an eye out for the Agouti , Capybara and Coati. Brazil will play in Gold, blue and green. Lucky visitors may even spot a Tapir.

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