10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2024

Rather more are killed in collisions with cars. The only place (outside England) where I have seen wild Fallow Deer in Europe is in Spain’s Coto Doñana, where they are numerous. I’ve had many sightings of Nutria (we call them Coypu) in Europe, where this South American animal is now widespread. I’ve seen them in Cyprus.

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Fur Deer Boars Estonia 243

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 12, 2024

Lion – much easier to see than an Aardvark In contrast to East Africa, encounters with mammals while out birding in Europe are relatively few. Over the years, though, I have enjoyed a number of memorable mammal sightings in Europe. Otters may be widespread in Europe, but they are usually elusive and difficult to see.

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Fur Bulgaria Otters Estonia 231

Critter News

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Russia does have its own seal hunt, but apparently they banned killings of animals under one year old. I don't see what they get out of it, unless they want to impress Europe, which has already banned seal products. Russia has been the biggest market for the Canadian seal fur industry. Excerpted from the Globe and Mail.

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Russia Seals Belarus Fur Industry 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2017

The center of attention are the eagle hunters, erect on their horses, hands protected by thick leather gloves holding their hooded eagles, arms propped up by handmade wooden rests attached to the saddle, weathered faces framed by splendid fur-trimmed hats. (If The Eagle Huntress has been well received in Europe and the U.S.

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Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 106