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Birding Shanghai in October 2022

10,000 Birds

According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests. Not this one though.

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Resolve to Do Right by Animals in 2007!

Animal Ethics

Even the government has gotten in on the game. And, of course, by experimenting with all sorts of new vegan dishes, you will be learning a new healthier way of cooking and eating. If you are like most people, you think that it is seriously morally wrong to contribute to unnecessary animal suffering.

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De arte venandi cum avibus: San Martino Siir (2015) – Aglianico del Vulture DOC

10,000 Birds

While the hunting of game with trained birds of prey can be a controversial topic among birders , falconry was a valuable early source of information on birds, and its history, culture, and imagery continue to fascinate bird lovers, as we shall see.

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