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A River Runs Through It

10,000 Birds

Mallard ducklings were hiding among vegetation in the shallows, where Grey Herons hunted for Edible (or Green) Frogs. A pair of Ferruginous Ducks , two Purple Herons …. European Pond Terrapins resting on a floating log. From a dry tree above the river branch came the deep and throaty call of a pair of Common Ravens.

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24 Hours in Bangkok; Bang Pra

10,000 Birds

Bang Pra is a reservoir and no-hunting area to the south east of Bangkok. Lesser Whistling Duck were flying around, and a Black-naped Oriole provided a nice flash of colour. Bright and early on the morning (actually, so early it wasn’t remotely bright) he was at my hotel, and we were off to our first location, Bang Pra.

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