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The Smell of Napalm in the Morning

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The shallows are full of ducks in eclipse, a real puzzle that requires a bit of time and a sharp eye – something you usually reserve for warblers and such. Wigeons are only migrants and not a breeding species in Serbia and August is a bit too early for any longer distance duck movements. White-tailed Eagles by Szekeres Levente.

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Avian Expansion in Two Acts

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It has no avian endemic species (only one subspecies), and its most spectacular birds like Venezuelan Troupial and Fiery-Topaz Hummingbird can be found in greater numbers across a narrow strait in mainland South America, where you can pick up an additional 400-500 species besides. Not true, said Jeff. Of course not.

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Hagerman NWR: Birding Amidst Oil Wells

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According to eBird , 340 species have been observed at the “ Hagerman NWR ” hotspot, which ranks as No. The overall refuge , which includes all of its hotspots, has 344 species. In 1951, oil was discovered and facilities were installed to allow for extraction and transport of the oil. 31 in the United States.

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