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Out Birding to Help an Endemic Sparrow in Costa Rica

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Fortunately, local researchers have been well aware of the dire need to learn about this species so it can be adequately protected. In 2021, a huge step to protecting this species was made when vital life history data were published in a paper written by Roselvy Juárez, María de la Paz Angulo Irola, Ernesto M.

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Research and Birding at Elkhorn Slough

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I asked Virginia Guhin, Education Programs Coordinator of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ES NERR). The trail wove downhill, around farm buildings demonstrative of the agricultural history of the site before it became protected. “What’s that?”

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Responsible Birding in Colombia with Jaguarundi Travel

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I have a bachelor’s degree in Ecology and after I graduated from university, I became a researcher in nature and cultural affairs, working with renowned experts and contributing to their projects. Now the project has grown and we have been operating for more than 10 years. Santa Marta mountains, view from San Lorenzo Ridge, Colombia.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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Fortunately for the honor of the species, the researchers found that kleptoparasitism was practiced at a low rate (4% of observations) while much more often, drongos captured insects disturbed by other species (41% of observations). The associated bird species seek out drongos, apparently relying upon them heavily for protection.

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Common Moorhens at Hannover Zoo

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It may take a bit of training to obtain a mindset strong and focussed enough to blend out the surroundings, but once that is achieved, watching Common Moorhens at these artificial locations is a pure treat since you can get close and can watch them do many different things that have nothing to do with getting startled at having emerged from reeds.

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82-foot-long “Rescue Rig” on Way to Missouri

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American Humane Association has been protecting children and animals since 1877. This national nonprofit seeks to build a more caring, compassionate world through groundbreaking research, education, training and services that span a wide network of organizations, agencies and businesses. About American Humane Association.

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When Vet Bills Get out of Control

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It takes a bit of research, but learning the early symptoms of pet illness can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in the long run. Understanding the early warning signs of serious ailments is one way animal loves can protect their pets and their wallets.

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