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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

10,000 Birds

The associated bird species seek out drongos, apparently relying upon them heavily for protection. The species is classified as Near Threatened for all the usual depressing reasons – pollution, drainage, hunting, and the collection of eggs and nestlings ( source ). It very effectively forms a small foraging group in this manner.

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Starlings and Eagles

10,000 Birds

The aim of the game was to band raptors, and specifically to band Golden Eagles. To understand, and thus to protect. To gather vital information that could make the difference between a thriving Golden Eagle population and a declining one. And Science requires Sacrifice. Do I sound facetious? I’m not.

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