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Birding Longcanggou, Sichuan

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Finally, getting to the slightly annoying but somehow obligatory mention of mammals seen at Longcanggou. Among all mammals, I think I like monkeys the least. Given that red is the color of communism and that the Red Panda is much cuter than the Giant Panda anyway, this animal should be the one utilized to promote Longcanggou.

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Birding Wawushan, Sichuan

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Most of them had brought kids along as well (probably among my least favorite mammals), which were pulled on gaudily colored skiing sleds by their hapless parents, creating a constant raucous noise. While Giant Pandas are celebrated in today’s China, this was not always the case.

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Birding the Wolongshan area in June 2023

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And of course, birders (at least me) do not care too much for Giant Pandas, which are the main attraction of this area, despite their pathetic habits. I think I pointed out in previous posts that mammals are kind of evil.