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A Birder Reads a Scientific Paper

10,000 Birds

The scientific literature does not seek creativity or levity in titles — academic journals are not the New York Post. The “introduction” is a readable summary of translocating birds to establish new populations to reduce extinction risk, with extensive citations to literature.

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Hong Kong Trip Report: February 2014

10,000 Birds

Mai Po Nature Reserve : world famous locale for shorebirds, waterfowl, waders, and wetland birds; wintering grounds for certain endangered species. And even though transportation is so easy and inexpensive, prepare to walk a lot. I’m chagrined to note that this is one of the rarest species I saw during my trip.

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