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Birding Shanghai in October 2023

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The Grey Nightjar is not really affected by real estate prices (always an important topic in China) as it does not build a nest – the eggs are simply laid on leaf litter or bare ground. After the change in management of the 10,000 Birds website, one reader suggested changing the blog title to something more likely to attract visitors.

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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. Groups them by family too and by their shape” His extra long arm extended and passed me that precious book. “Check it out!” Bushwacking?

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Three High Tech Pet Gadgets

4 The Love Of Animals

Air-Cleaning Litter Box. The number one dilemma cat owners face is litter box odor. Cat litter manufacturers offer a wide range of products with odor killers and perfumes to try to control this problem, but they’re not always very effective. It’s not just a charcoal filter you insert in the lid of the box.

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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti

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WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals). We can help by donating bags of pet food, litter, or other supplies to these organizations, which may be filled to capacity in times of need. American Humane and ARCH (Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti). Offer your time. Adopt a displaced pet.

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Picathartes – Africa’s strangest birds

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The family Picathartidae consists of two very unusual birds; White-necked or Yellow-headed Picathartes , endemic to the Upper Guinea forests of West Africa; and Gray-necked or Red-headed , restricted to Lower Guinea forests of Central Africa. Gray-necked Picathartes foraging in leaf-litter on the forest floor in Korup National Park, Cameroon.

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Falakhe’s Story

10,000 Birds

After a few hours we guesstimated that the pack had moved south and after checking the shooting range (where the park rangers tasked with the unenviable responsibility of protecting the park’s rhinos practised their art) we joined the road to the less touristy southern part of the park. I didn’t need to.

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Birding beyond Brisbane

10,000 Birds

We saw several of the kingfisher family whilst on our trip, including Azure Kingfisher, Red-backed Kingfisher and Sacred Kingfisher. At high tide the shorebirds have a protection wall where they can roost on green lawn and feel safe. The absolute highlight was when I heard leaf litter being thrown about. Forest Kingfisher.

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