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Cliff Swallows and Pest Management

10,000 Birds

All swallows are included under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 as migratory insectivorous birds and as such are protected by state and federal regulations. It is illegal for any person to take, possess, transport, sell, or purchase them or their parts, such as feathers, nests, or eggs, without a permit. Herein lies the problem.

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Danum Valley: Simply the Best

10,000 Birds

Danum Valley is a conservancy that protects a large area of lowland rainforest in Sabah in northeastern Borneo. That’s a threatened habitat, and one much sought after by wildlife enthusiasts. We arrived at the rather untouristy seasite town of Lahad Datu where our guide dropped us off at the office of the lodge.

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