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Beljarica Backwaters: Some good news announced (but not yet official)

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Also, it is a part of the international ecological corridor and the “Confluence of the Sava and the Danube Rivers” Important Bird Area (IBA), already proposed for a nature reserve by the Government’s Institute for the Protection of Nature of Serbia. Young Roe Deer buck in Beljarica. mi at its widest point and some 9 km2 / 3.5

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Birding Shanghai in October 2023

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Asian Stubtails presumably are no friends of sika deer – a Japanese study found that the stubtails seem to avoid those parts of the forest that are overgrazed by deer and instead focus on those areas that the deer dislike. Some local Eurasian Hoopoes dream of having a big career in shadow plays.

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Birding Gir National Park, India

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This park protects the largest remaining tract of dry deciduous forest in the west of India, offering visitors 37 species of reptiles, 38 species of mammals and, not to be forgotten – almost 300 bird species. while herbivores are represented by Chital and Sambar (above) deer, Wild Boar , Nilgai antelope, etc. Yes, we did – so what?

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Spotting the 4 Eagles Of Alaska

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Through Birdie Learning, Amelia shares her joy and knowledge of birdwatching, fostering a community where both novice and experienced birdwatchers can explore, learn, celebrate, and protect nature’s diversity. These eagles are versatile predators, the ninjas of the sky, capable of snatching up prey ranging from rabbits to deer.

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Rarer than Tigers: the Indian Wild Dog

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Clearings around the house offer favourite grazing to small herds of Chital deer and a playground to Gray (or Hanuman) Langurs. One Nilgai – the largest of Asian antelopes and a few Sambar deer later, we hit a jackpot: there is one jackal-like animal sitting among the dry leaves!

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Returning to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

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Deer wade into the shallows to munch on marsh grass, trailing fawns behind them. After all, the refuge was established in 1931 to protect the wintering grounds of migratory species, and my head has already filled with dreams of crisp, cool hikes, trusty binoculars over my shoulder. The sun sets over the St. The best part?

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Gaur Morning

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The tropical dry deciduous jungle, or “jungle”, however you see it, covers almost 90% of 600 km2 (230 mi2) of this protected area. In the north of the reserve, by the Tadoba Lake, a herd of Chital Deer is grazing, with a familiar sight of Cattle Egrets around them. Good to know. Grey-headed Fish Eagle Copyright © Nitin Bhardwaj.

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