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Manx Shearwaters

10,000 Birds

Its first flight will take it from its burrow, usually on the west coast of the United Kingdom, to the coast of South America, an extraordinary journey for an unaccompanied minor. After mating, a single egg is laid and incubation duties are shared by both parents. The shearwaters make good subjects for homing experiments.

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The long and winding road

10,000 Birds

We are familiar with the story, birds flying north in the boreal summer, taking advantage of the warmth, long days, and abundant insect life, to raise their young. In my experience here, the Wheatear arrive at the end of May to early June and quickly establish territories. And for the most part it is.

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