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The Cry of the Curlew

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Research by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has shown that predation by Foxes (of both eggs and chicks) is one of the most serious factors limiting the success of nesting Curlews. It is surrounded by a Fox-proof fence No one seems quite sure how many pairs there are today, but my guess would be between 20 and 30.

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Flight Paths: A Book Review Written During Migration

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It could easily be mistaken for a book about aviation or space navigation or even a flight simulator game if you don’t read the long, adjective-filled subtitle: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. Flight Paths is a splendid but risky title for a book about bird migration.

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The ABA’s 50th Anniversary and Information: From Scarce to Abundant

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The internet has been game-changing for birding, just as it has been disruptive in other fields. There are also countless field guides, birding tour companies, birding festivals, birding books and magazines, and bird-related conservation organizations. birding magazines, Birdwatching and Bird Watcher’s Digest.

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Year of the Eagle

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Kevin Ebi is a professional nature photographer whose work has appeared in a variety of magazines and books, including National Wildlife , Smithsonian , Outdoor Photographer , and Lonely Planet and Moon travel guides. It really looked like a game of tag. Year of the Eagle is his third book.

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Feral Pigeons World Wide

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When I was a boy, I was fascinated with mediaeval citadels and still remember an illustration in some kids’ magazine depicting a castle with explanation of its parts. While my invisible bird didn’t exactly walked out of a henhouse, it almost did. At the top of the tallest tower, there was one small tower with many holes.

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On PF Changs and Vegan Authors

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Publishing is a numbers game. Many book deals are made after an article or two is published, and in fact agents will tell you that writing for magazines is a great way to build your platform and credibility. But that's a borderline silly reaction, as things happen that we have no control over and if you got one Yes you can get another.

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448 Great Things to do in Nature

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As well as the detailed descriptions of each outdoor activity there are also projects, destinations, featured food recipes and suggestions for great outdoor games. In fall, there are detailed instructions on how to play the game “capture the flag” or you can learn how to explore your own backyard in winter.

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