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The German Eagles

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They were protecting the last three pairs that were left in West Germany from egg thieves! Allegedly, the German reunification had a boosting effect on the morale of this German national symbol and the species decided to show its support by increasing incredibly fast ever since. Short-toed Snake Eagle. Well, okay.

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Birding Shanghai in October 2022

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The consultant also suggested increasing readership by catering to highly specific niche interest groups. They are also raised commercially for meat and eggs, as described in that beacon of ornithological knowledge, the World’s Poultry Science Journal. I don’t think I will stoop that low.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Suddenly, the Hunt Is On for Cage-Free Eggs ” (front page, Aug. The rooster watches over the flock protectively and often participates in a hen’s egg-laying ritual, an extremely important and private part of her life. Let chickens be chickens, and avoid the whole moral dilemma by going vegan.

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Collaborative List – August 2017

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Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Eastern Egg Rock. Eastern Egg Rock. Eastern Egg Rock. Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Pectoral Sandpiper – Calidris melanotos. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond, north end. 12 Aug 2017. 31 Jan 2017.

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