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Power Companies and Springtime Tree Removal

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But there are ways to prevent this situation, and to prevent the constant springtime problem of wildlife being orphaned… like these Barred Owls , above left, and Red-Shouldered Hawks , all of whom were delivered as eggs to Christine’s Critters in Weston, CT, thanks to two different private homeowners’ felling of trees. Ah, Europe!

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Emerging birding destinations: Serbia

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It can still be an entirely opposite end of a continent, but – if you are residing in Europe – the flight can be as short as one (from Germany) to two hours (from UK). I am talking of the very heart of the Balkans and the final birding frontier of Europe: Serbia. Great Bustard Sanctuary.

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German Canines to Help Catch Smugglers

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Amy, a German shepherd, and Uno, a Labrador retriever, have joined the team at {Frankfurt,} one of Europe's busiest airports — the first two dogs in Germany trained to sniff out live animals, plants or derivatives or remains of them. Tags: wildlife trafficking smuggling Germany. That's huge.

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German Birding Blitz

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From the time he can remember, every camping, hiking, or simple trip outside was focused on finding wildlife with herps, mammals, birds and native fish as his primary interests. Either that or having family friends in Germany. First hand birder knowledge of Germany, and in English! They are just too cool.

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The Amazing Exploding Dove Meets Montana

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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. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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A Problem with Gulls

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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. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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Saving the Drowning Cormorant, or the Kerkini Lake, Greece

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When I came here for the first time, the Kerkini Lake was the only place in Europe where Dalmatian Pelicans were increasing their numbers. They were still listed as Endangered, but wildlife management measures taken in this park were clearly working. Dalmatian Pelican © Dusanka Stokovic-Simic.

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