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We are Just Money Grubbers

10,000 Birds

This species’ population is suspected to have decreased rapidly, owing to levels of hunting on the staging and wintering grounds, and habitat deterioration (largely as a result of land cultivation). In the Western Palearctic at least 20-30% of the population are shot each year, often accidentally during hunting of other species.”

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Queensland’s First Nordmann’s Greenshank

10,000 Birds

Nordmann’s Greenshank photographed hunting on the Cairns Esplanade [Ken Cross]. There were other target birds in this area of the state; namely Spotted Whistling Duck, Chestnut breasted Cuckoo and the migrant Black faced Monarch. That was clearly some time ago.] In addition, it should be stated that this Greenshank is rare everywhere!

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