10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2022

Hopefully, seeing these birds and learning about them will also make you understand that it is important to protect them and nature in general. This bird used to be quite common in Germany, but now it is rare. China is developing very fast, and Shanghai is developing even faster. Hopefully, this will not change in the future.

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Birds Fish Germany China 162

Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 23, 2008

Klinkenborg’s conclusion that an international effort similar to what is happening to address the current global financial crisis will be necessary to protect species prompts a question. What would it cost to stabilize our planet’s biological health by protecting species and their natural habitats?

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New York Times New York United States Arlington 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Originally from India and the vicinity, it is believed that they had already undergone two major expansions – through Asia Minor in the 1600s, and then across Europe in the 1900s – when they first appeared in North America. They are very common in Central Asia, which is very roughly comparable to the prairies.

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Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 132

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

When I came here for the first time, the Kerkini Lake was the only place in Europe where Dalmatian Pelicans were increasing their numbers. And unlike the protection of cormorants, which was perceived as a problem, protection of pelicans was welcomed by the local communities. Dalmatian Pelican © Dusanka Stokovic-Simic.

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Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 189

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2018

Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”. Part of its obscurity is due to the fiercely protective relationship Cologne has with its beer.

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California Condor Oregon California Zoos 103

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

It is also familiar at inland sites in winter, especially reservoirs and refuse tips, and breeds in the relatively-Northerly regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Germany had lost one of its most promising ornithological researchers, and one of its most active birders. The proposal from U.S.

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2011 Cyprus Deer Species 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

Maybe those should be protected too? Given that the Black Kite is politely described as an “opportunistic hunter” – which includes the fact that they are more likely to scavenge than most other raptors – the name choice of the company protecting the world’s cyber ecosystem is a bit weird.

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Birds Iraq China Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2024

But not in Europe either. Not an in-vitro photo. I have probably written this before, but my feeling is that once you can look at Daurian Redstarts without getting somewhat excited no matter how common they are, you are probably nearing the end of your useful life as a birder or bird photographer.

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Birds Research Science Europe 180

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2018

Yet, it takes great logistical effort to organize the census all the way from Germany to Austria, Hungary and Serbia in the same day, to count on numerous volunteers and hope for the best February weather. It therefore qualifies as Vulnerable. It was still raining when we started the count, but the visibility wasn’t that bad.

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Hungary Serbia Austria Eggs 138