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Gotta love the Alps

10,000 Birds

I grew up in South Africa where my garden list was over 200. In fact, the photographer, Christoph Malin (who normally spends his time doing/photographing craziness on mountain bikes ) lives in the same village as our factory. So, I have now been living in the Alps for about 4 years. And I cannot claim that it was easy at first.

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Business Birding Basics – part II

10,000 Birds

Apart from a juvenile Southern Beardless Tyrannulet we were just seeing roads and factories. For focusing on the client’s needs it is hard to find better than the South African community birding guides. This is a fantastic initiative by BirdLife South Africa. Of course, the trip was a disaster. Whaaaat?!!

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Combined Beats’ List – August

10,000 Birds

But our pin-up for August and worthy of a double-page-spread, is Duncan who is currently sharing from South Africa. South Africa. old angel factory area. South Africa. old angel factory area. Our very own “Mr July” piled on the pelagics during August. River Lapwing – Vanellus duvaucelii.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

10,000 Birds

Contributions this month have come from; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, UK, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. South Africa. old angel factory area. South Africa. Electric storms closed the new walkway there and he amassed a total list of just 3 birds!

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