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Emerging birding destinations: Serbia

10,000 Birds

For 3-4 days, opt for the hills, Tresnjica Griffon Vulture Sanctuary and the nearby Tara Mountain National Park with 140 species (not too much, but with Hazel Grouse , Ural , Pygmy and Tengmalm’s Owls , White-backed and Three-toed Woodpeckers among them). Great Bustard Sanctuary. Tresnjica Griffon Vulture Sanctuary.

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Little Big Year-Week 37: Settling down in Tucson AZ

10,000 Birds

In my exuberance to set up my long desired bird sanctuary, I did not figure in the cost. There is an aquarium, Cat Canyon display of local wild felines, and a Wild Desert Bighorn Sheep area. 1 Gila Woodpecker. 5 Ladder-backed Woodpeckers. I need to find a wholesale account for my bird seed somewhere. 2 House Sparrow.

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