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A Comparison of Birding in Costa Rica and Eilat, Israel

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As with any birding locales, there are similarities and there are differences and in this transcontinental case, the differences are obviously much more pronounced but I can’t help but think about comparisons. This is a serious issue around Eilat and seems to affect local resident breeders more than migrants.

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Flock to Marion

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This is a cruise like no other, full of scientific lectures, over forty guides spread out on deck, bird-themed parties, and a lights-off mandate to protect birds at night. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. It is an extremely popular fundraising project with an almost cult-like following.

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 1)

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This size comparison will allow you to easily select the species that best serves all your woodpecker needs. The beautiful Red-bearded Bee-eater differs from most other bee-eaters in that it is not a colonial breeder but rather nests solitary or in pairs ( source ). The smallest on offer is the Rufous Piculet (8-9.5