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Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

10,000 Birds

Rather more are killed in collisions with cars. Here in the UK they were exterminated 400 years ago, but in recent years they have become re-established as a result of escapees from farms. Muntjac venison is very good to eat, but despite this, not many are shot. However, top of my wanted list is a European Lynx. One day, perhaps.

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The European Christmas Bird Count

10,000 Birds

Traditional farming landscape of small holdings, hedges and groves draped in snow… I actually hate snow, but on days like this, cannot resist it. we will kill it!”, A hundred Smew and a thousand geese later, through the gently rolling hills we head for the Labudovo okno, by one Great Grey Shrike and several more Crested Larks.

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