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MARCH 11, 2021

Don’t forget all the cables, chargers, backup batteries and international electrical adapters! Back to the phone, it is important for navigation, too, as well as for a bird ID app, especially calls and songs. Some birders might consider a voice recorder and a speaker (but I prefer not to use playback). Also a field notebook and pens.

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Battery Costa Rica South Africa Birds 264

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JANUARY 9, 2019

Our first Day In South Africa, I spotted the Burchell’s Courcal, as it flew across the road in front of us we entered Kruger National Park. We were able to photograph 6 different hornbills in South Africa, but these regal little Southern Yellow-billed Hornbills quickly became an all time favorite.

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2018 Costa Rica South Africa New Zealand 190

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MARCH 1, 2011

Hiking For The Heck of It Reason To Become a Bird Watcher #1: No Batteries Required Welcome Wednesday: Musings on a Big Year About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. These Blasts From The Past What’s In A Name?

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Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 236

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NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Visited this month were; Germany , France , Austria, South Africa, Hong Kong, USA, UK, Serbia, Costa Rica, Australia, China, Indonesia , Switzerland and Singapore). The year list has reached 2403 , a boost of 174 and the life list now stands at 3875 after beats’ efforts in Indonesia, South Africa and China added 39 ticks.

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2019 China Battery Jamaica 134

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

Contributions this month have come from; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, UK, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Battery Pt. South Africa. South Africa. Electric storms closed the new walkway there and he amassed a total list of just 3 birds! 05 Jan 2016.

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2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 154

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

But our pin-up for August and worthy of a double-page-spread, is Duncan who is currently sharing from South Africa. Battery Pt. South Africa. South Africa. Our very own “Mr July” piled on the pelagics during August. In so doing, he has helped to push us through the 1900 milestone. 05 Jan 2016.

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2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 103