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Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

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There’s also a much greater variety of species of deer living here now than than there were four or five hundred years ago, for along with our native Roe and Red Deer we also have large populations of Fallow, Sika, Reeves’s Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer. Reeves’s Muntjac , a highly successful invasive species in the UK.

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Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

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On my 21-day Kenyan safaris we reckoned to find around 600 species of birds and around 60 mammals, both impressive totals. In 2023 I attempted to keep a year list of mammal encounters: the list barely exceeded 20 species, while it became complicated by seeing bats and voles that I was unable to name specifically.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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It feels good to start a post with some truly attractive birds – such as two species of broadbills. Strangely, there do not seem to be many papers on this species. In one paper , you can find fascinating sentences such as “The new species is most similar to D. My cats refuse to even try Fiery Minivets.

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Rancho Naturalista Lodge, Costa Rica, or When Harry Met Mercedes

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Within 140 ac / 60 ha of Rancho Naturalista’s Reserve, there are 500 bird species – or 55% of the nation’s total! Yet, scoring more than 700 species, Mercedes Alpizar soon became “Meche”, the bird guide that we are all familiar with. Located within its private premontane forest reserve at 3000 ft / 900 m a.s.l.

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Birds Nesting In Siding

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In the last few months, Downy Woodpecker s and squirrels have added some holes to the cedar siding of the building. But once you notice birds pecking (or squirrels chewing) in your siding–YOU MUST ACT FAST. The sparrows will go as far to kill the original makers of the cavity. ” Effective?

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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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Dirt hawking is a form of falconry that involves hunting rabbits and other small game with Harris Hawks (other hawk species also qualify). One of the primary reasons that these hawks make such excellent falconry birds is because they are one of only two raptor species (the other is the Galapagos Hawk ) that hunt cooperatively.

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The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife

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Some animals are injured and killed by wildfires. While larger animals like deer and elk are usually able to escape the fire’s path, smaller animals like squirrels, foxes and snakes are not always so lucky. A fire might kill weak birds or, depending on the time of year, claim nestlings. Here is what the area looks like now.

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