10,000 Birds

AUGUST 2, 2013

But alas, my comedic skills are subpar. Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time a stray Israeli-banded bird has come under suspicion in Turkey. In truly absurd, I am not making this up news, villagers in Turkey recently accused a bird of being an Israeli spy. Have at it in the comments, if you like.).

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Israel Turkey Austin Stray 224

10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2023

However, during a storm the chains that kept it anchored broke off and the raft is now stranded on the shore, accessible to stray dogs and not used for breeding. Yet, that was the only time we used insect repellent on the entire trip.

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Greece Pelicans Stray Dog Tortoises 246

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2012

That was not to be, alas, but we did manage a grand slam of Montana nuthatch species ( White-breasted, Red-breasted, and Pygmy ) with their usual attendants the Black-Capped Chickadees , and we spotted another merganser species ( Common Merganser ) winging rapidly upriver. At last we plunged into the woods, hoping for Great Horned Owls.

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Wildlife Montana Bald Eagle Geese 210