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Whooper Swans at Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido

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And now we get to the part of the post in which I briefly and unscientifically mention a few research papers on the species to have a reason to post a few more of my photos. However, some swans claim that the views are much better in the highland habitat, and others are not that keen on raising chicks anyway.

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“Hawk” vs. Hawk

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Does the product above strike you as black humor, only not funny? It takes a lot of nerve—or something that can’t be printed here—to name your rat poison after the animals that so effectively and efficiently control rodents but that are also being poisoned—as “non target” animals—by your product. Or better yet, “Ecosystem.”.

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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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Many people who have bird feeders now use patterns or screens or paint to keep their windows from looking like the entryway to greenery, some even install bird-friendly glass, chosen from a list of products evaluated by the American Bird Conservancy. It’s not enough. There are far fewer photographs of dead birds than I expected.

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Birding the Ndumo area, South Africa

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It is not particularly big but has a reported 430 bird species including migrants, though during my short stay it seems I missed most of the key attractions among them. Great White Pelican is not just the name of a non-existent glam-rock band but also of a bird species. Pel’s Fishing Owl, where were you?

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Urban Birding in Costa Rica

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The raising of the bins took place along roads through semi-shaded coffee farms and on the grounds of Villa San Ignacio , a hotel with big old wonderful trees and regenerating forest. Our birding was particularly productive for the Central Valley but still gives an idea of what can be found in and near urban areas of Costa Rica.

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Australian Painted Snipe breeding near Broome

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Our recent bush-walking has involved some long muddy walks and are always productive as far as birds and wildflowers go and we have found several species nests. This was the exact scenario when we accidentally flushed a pair of Australian Painted Snipe recently. Australian Painted Snipe nest with four eggs.

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Can’t go birding? Knit them yourself!

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After looking for different species every day for the first six months of the year, lately I can’t manage to actively search for any kind of bird unless I’m traveling. Stay tuned to my knitting account to see the finished products. I haven’t had much time to bird. but it still sucks. Happy bird-knitting!

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