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Flock to Marion

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This is a cruise like no other, full of scientific lectures, over forty guides spread out on deck, bird-themed parties, and a lights-off mandate to protect birds at night. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. We arose each morning at 4:30am to find out that we were late to the game. Salvin’s Prion.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements

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Nestled between the Huangpu River and the East China Sea, Shanghai offers a captivating blend of urban charm and natural wonders, making it a must-visit destination for birders seeking a unique and diverse avian experience. However, acknowledging these difficulties is the first step towards effecting positive change. Green Spaces?

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What makes a good bird guide?

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In my eyes, what counts is how someone plays the game. If you cannot share the bird with your guest, try not to share the experience because it makes everything they have seen a little league birding, compared to your mega tick. He suffered from the lack of experience as a traveler and someone who has hired guides himself.

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Grouse in PA, Grouse in Costa Rica

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“Gamebirds” to some, cool, cryptic understory birds to the birding people, grouse crouch protected as unfettered winds sway the top of the tall prairie grass. One such surprising experience happened with grouse. Grouse are the chickens we would love to lay eyes on.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge : Expand big game hunting. The refuge is already open to sport fishing.

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The Marvelous Self-Awareness of Elephants: Insights into their Intelligent Minds

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The Research on Elephant Self-Awareness In the 2000s, a team of researchers led by Diana Reiss conducted a series of experiments on Asian elephants using the mirror test. The mirror test has been used to test self-awareness in several species, including elephants. submitted by /u/UCPost [link] [comments]

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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The associated bird species seek out drongos, apparently relying upon them heavily for protection. And while the scientific species name kasumba sounds like some frightening new fitness trend or a dancing game performed on cruise ships, it is apparently just the Malay term for red. My cats refuse to even try Fiery Minivets.

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