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Rotterdam

10,000 Birds

European Blackbird , Chaffinch , Great Tit , Rose-ringed Parakeet and other common birds. If you have to rely on public transport there’s quite a few options. Many species come here to winter, breed or moult despite the presence of six refineries. The birds are very approachable.

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The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area

10,000 Birds

The capital is San Juan, an important center of Caribbean culture and transportation. And one can go birding on federal lands ( e.g., Cabo Rojo NWR ) and see ESA-listed endemic birds ( e.g., Yellow-shouldered Blackbird ), but not be in the ABA Area. Puerto Rico became a territory in 1898 and a commonwealth in 1952. Pierre et Miquelon.

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Secrets of the Swamps

10,000 Birds

A boat ride into this swamp turns up usual suspects like Pied Water Tyrant and Yellow-hooded Blackbird , but also (and most excitingly) three species of kingfisher: Green, American Pygmy and Ringed Kingfisher. The Nariva Swamp is the largest wetland on Trinidad, giving to and taking from the relentless Atlantic Ocean on its eastern boundary.

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Hong Kong Trip Report: February 2014

10,000 Birds

And even though transportation is so easy and inexpensive, prepare to walk a lot. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. 118 Eurasian (Chinese) Blackbird. Plus, taxis are cheaper than you’d expect. So don’t be afraid! Do your research. 9 Little Grebe. 10 Great Crested Grebe. 12 Gray Heron.

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