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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

I’m focusing on Turkey Vultures here because they are undoubtedly the species most birders in North America (the home of 10kB) are most familiar with, but the name vulture applies to birds found around the globe. Turkey Vulture Wing Tagging – Charlotte Wasylik, Prairie Birder. Here’s the kicker though.

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

10,000 Birds

Growing up within an hour of one of the world’s premier shorebird destinations -- West Coast National Park in South Africa -- helped for sure. Consider Estero Lagoon for example… In North America there are nine regular plover species, ten if you include the more vagrant Common Ringed Plover. Get yours today!

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Cute of the day: Baby White Rhino!

4 The Love Of Animals

Mlelani, Tambo and another female white rhino were airlifted from Kruger National Park in South Africa in 2001 through the efforts of the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of rhinos. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. and around the world.