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What is the National Bird of Denmark?

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / What is the National Bird of Denmark? What is the National Bird of Denmark? It is no wonder that the ugly duckling grew up to be the national bird of Denmark. The Numbat is the animal emblem.

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10000 Mink Released in Denmark

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Animal activists released 10 thousand mink from two fur farms in Denmark. Media in Denmark have reported that more than 10,000 mink were released from cages at Danish fur farms this week. Tags: ALF. Then, early on October 9, 5000 mink were freed from cages at a farm in Fousing.

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Don’t Ignore the Barnacles – they’re Real Birds

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This tagged bird was wild-bred Pheasants are largely ignored by birdwatchers , despite their good looks Rose-ringed Parakeet , now a common (but unpopular) resident of many European towns, including London. Red Kites are now widespread in much of England, thanks to a highly successful re-introduction scheme.

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Seal Import Ban Passes EU Committee

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Nordic EU countries such as Denmark, Sweden and Finland have opposed such a ban, and EU legal experts say it could violate world trade rules. Tags: canada greenland europe seal hunters seals. But the bill still needs the the approval of the entire EU assembly and EU governments in order to become law. It will be tough.

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Battle for Control of the Arctic Looms

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Canada, Russia, the US, Denmark [via Greenland] and Norway want a piece of it. Tags: canada norway national security us russia arctic. AND the Arctic is getting even more accessible due to global warming (knew it would be good for something!) Will control of the Arctic become another national security issue? Stay tuned and stay aware.

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Honduras Trip Winner Has Blogged His Trip

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What is the National Bird of Denmark? Tags: Asides • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? You can read part one , part two , and part three of Mark’s adventure on Birds and Kids (and other stuff). Get yours today! • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Thanks for visiting!

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I and the Bird #145

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Share Your Thoughts « What is the National Bird of Denmark? Tags: iatb • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Submit a link and summary to your best recent post about birding or wild birds to me or our next outstanding host, Pat O’Donnell at Costa Rica Living and Birding. …and we really need hosts.

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