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Serbia self-drive birding tour planning

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It turned out Raphael Nussbaumer is a keen ornithologist who just completed his PhD in Lausanne (Switzerland). I had roughly 10-20 species for Serbia including species such as Ferruginous Duck , Hazel Grouse , Griffon Vulture and Spoonbill. research papers). ducks), IBA, particularly nice landscape/habitat, or scenery….

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Birds of Bolivia: Field Guide–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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