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A Bird Presentation in Shanghai

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Hopefully, seeing these birds and learning about them will also make you understand that it is important to protect them and nature in general. The Black-crowned Night Heron is a member of the heron family. This bird used to be quite common in Germany, but now it is rare. Hopefully, this will not change in the future.

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A Problem with Gulls

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Dan is an active member of BirdLife Cyprus and goes birding whenever his career and family allow. Germany had lost one of its most promising ornithological researchers, and one of its most active birders. While there he studied Molecular Biology, then met a Cypriot, got married, and ended up moving with her to Cyprus.

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Getting out of line

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By building nests out over the swamp, the birds benefit from the protection offered by the alligators in deterring predators such as raccoons and snakes. Birding Northeastern Germany: Day 3, Part 1 Hunting for Birds in Huntington Beach About the Author Redgannet Redgannet has been working for over 25 years as a crew member/flight attendant.

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