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Birding Sweden on the Fly

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Ottenby Nature Reserve is run by The Swedish Ornithological Society and visitors can observe researchers collecting data and birds being caught in the mist nest and funnel traps on site. The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark (she turned 100 in 2013!). This is truly a bird-lovers dream-destination.

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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guideā€“A Book Review

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It can take a bit of research to figure these notes out, especially when they are citing taxonomic differences (Riparian [Blackish] Antbird, for example, is treated differently in three of the four taxonomic systems), but it is tremendously helpful just to know that there is an issue to be researched.

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First Outbreak of Usutu Virus in Germany

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We now know a lot more, and the following information is largely based on the excellent work of our local bird data compiler Armin Konrad , who was amongst the first to notice the die-off in the first place and was also instrumental in coordinating the surveys and research that finally led to the identification of the culprit!

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The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving

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Dates of first arrival listed by Schorger (1966) are: Italy 1520, Germany 1530, France 1538, England 1541, Denmark and Norway 1550, Sweden 1556. Early research suggested that ā€œFragmented distributions and population bottlenecks due to human activities appear to have increased genetic differentiation among populationsā€ (Leberg 1991).

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What is the National Bird of Honduras?

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What is the National Bird of Denmark? Fortunately, there are some people working to protect the Scarlet Macaws of Honduras. Get yours today! • Explore These Related Posts Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru Stalking a Kiwi Icon What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? Community conservation ā€“ valuing whatā€™s around us.Or

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The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area

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The islands were purchased by the United States from Denmark in 1916. SOPI) is the leading ornithological organization and it performs research, education, and outreach. Much of the research regarding Caribbean ecology and ornithology has been conducted in Puerto Rico. Research is ongoing. citizens: they carry U.S.

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Hybrid Teals

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Researching this single hybrid revealed that teals are as liberal with their love as mallards! However, Blue-winged x Cinnamon crosses have been spotted before by, for example, Bill Schmoker , Greg Lasley , and still others. NORTH AMERICAN TEAL HYBRIDS Clearly at least two teal species take to each other. What about the rest?

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