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Birding Shanghai in October 2022

10,000 Birds

According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests.

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From the Animal Rights Action Network re: Greyhounds

Animal Person

Today it is a different situation, i learned from then about respecting animals and my life has been devoted to ending their suffering and torment. Thinking back still touch's me to the point where I feel so guilty-but I knew no different.

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Birding Shanghai in April 2023

10,000 Birds

Maybe they have decided to boycott species with Russian-sounding names as a way to protest against Putin’s policies. If you are suffering from depression, you just have found another reason to go birding. Anyway, the male is quite stunning with its black head, while it is often said of the female that it has a beautiful soul.

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