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Birding Laifengshan, Tengchong, Yunnan, China

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A Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler made an early experience. I know it is a bit unfair to the species, but it makes me recall the description of one man`s appearance in one of my favorite Raymond Chandler novels (“above the sky-blue gabardine slacks he wore a two-tone leisure jacket which would have been revolting on a zebra”).

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Birding Bangkok? Try Suan Luang Park

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With its wide paved walkways, lush flowerbeds and neatly trimmed lawns, Suan Luang Park would seem an unlikely place for a quality birding experience but appearances can be deceiving. Zebra Dove. The following is a list of regular species at Suan Luang Park in Bangkok, Thailand: Asian Openbill. Yellow Bittern. Little Egret. Asian Koel.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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These species include the Pacific Swallow … … as well as several pigeons: the Green Imperial Pigeon … … the Pink-necked Green Pigeon … … and the Zebra Dove (even though that one looks remarkably cute for a pigeon). My cats refuse to even try Fiery Minivets.

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Birding by Volunteering

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But my long wait to see antelope, zebras and everything in between is finally over. Volunteering provides a very different experience to tourism though. And come the new year I’ll be telling you all about my experiences this time around. Places like Tern Island are not open to tourists, but you can go as a volunteer.

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“Understanding Animal Behaviour” by Rory Putman

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I don’t really know – from my own experience with school bullies or from Jack London’s novels? Zebra finch, Taeniopygia (Poephila) guttata. I was in primary school then, probably early grades, but I knew that whatever I do, I cannot afford to turn my back to them. How did I know that? Shoveler, Northern, Anas clypeata.

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Junco Mashup

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In my experience, I’ve noted how birders, particularly newer birders, can have a tendency to jump to conclusions when they see any sort of bird that doesn’t match up perfectly with the picture in the field guide. New Jersey mystery sparrow. In it we can see things we recognize in other, more common, birds.

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Layover in Singapore

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Redgannet was originally conceived as a way to encourage my colleagues (in case you haven’t read the profile, I work as a flight attendant for an international airline) out of the shops and their hotel rooms to experience something that the local natural scene has to offer. There is an official website with opening hours and events at [link].

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