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Birding Lake Kerkini, Greece: Three Lazy Days

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Although the trains at the Thessaloniki-Alexandroupolis line seem to be few and far in between, they still stop at this village station turned into a restaurant. Last but not least, there were three species of shrikes, Red-backed , Lesser Grey and at least 2 Masked Shrikes , possibly 2 more, an entire family (not all were showing so well).

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Dog near death of old age: what to do?

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Because although the animal struggles to even get up and do his business outside (we don't just put a diaper on him so he also trains his body a bit) he shows no signs of pain or suffering, he is just very tired.

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Visit Guatemala with Birding Expeditions

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Whether you are traveling with your family, in a small group, or alone, our tours are customizable to suit your every need and wish. Just choose your bird target list, and we take care of the rest so you can simply enjoy your vacation observing some of Nature’s most beautiful creatures.

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Stormbirds

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We know that Corey and his family came through the ordeal safely, but what of the warblers? Two years on, the train line has been repaired at last and I paid a visit to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. There has been no update since the pre-storm post and I, for one, was getting worried.

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The Amusing Case of the Gulf Breeze Zoo Canada Geese

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On large islands shaded with multiple trees, a family of orangutans and another of gorillas lounged in the green grass. The nest sat perilously close to a set of narrow train tracks, which guided an equally small train packed full of little kids and their parents to get a closer view of some of the animals.

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Birding (and drinking mezcal) in Oaxaca, Mexico

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Called home to the Oregon Coast to operate the family motel, in her free time she leads Tufted Puffin walks and escapes to guide at birding festivals and explore the world as often as possible. The first we went to was a family home with generations of mezcaleros and the process being completed in their front courtyard.

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My Birding Spot During COVID-19: Willow Lake Preserve

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As you can see, Willow Lake is bounded to the west by the Grand Central Parkway, to the east by the Van Wyck Expressway, to the south by the city transit authority’s train yard, and to the north by Jewel Avenue. an image of the Willow Lake Preserve from Google Maps. Willow Lake is on the LaGuardia Airport flight path.).