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MARCH 3, 2011

What is the National Bird of Denmark? He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Share Your Thoughts « Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of March 2011? » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here.

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Honduras Deer 2011 Denmark 145

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MARCH 5, 2017

Denmark frequently held posession of the islands from the middle ages to the 18th century. Then the islands’ masters frequently switched between Denmark and the Duchy of Schleswig (which would much later be part of Germany) until it was captured once and for all by Denmark in 1740.

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Germany Denmark Namibia Breeding 100

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FEBRUARY 5, 2012

While it is not unusual to approach an urban Blackbird to within 2 yards, 2 inches are not the norm and strongly indicative that something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Significantly reduced flight distance. Impaired motoric movements, e. inability to fly, staggering, falling over.

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Germany Blackbirds 2006 Denmark 164

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MARCH 4, 2011

Share Your Thoughts « What is the National Bird of Denmark? Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Thanks for visiting!

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2011 Deer Costa Rica Denmark 145

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MARCH 18, 2011

What is the National Bird of Denmark? Get yours today! • Explore These Related Posts Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru Stalking a Kiwi Icon What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? Community conservation – valuing what’s around us.Or These Blasts From The Past Where Are You Birding This Last Weekend of November 2009?

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Honduras 2011 Deer Denmark 159

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Barnacle geese breed mainly on the Arctic islands of the North Atlantic, while the nearest wintering areas also lie along the northern coasts of Europe: the Netherlands and the Baltic Sea (Estonia, Finland, Denmark and Sweden). Here in Serbia, in the south of the continent, this species is a proper rarity.

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Geese Serbia Ukraine Estonia 172

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Dates of first arrival listed by Schorger (1966) are: Italy 1520, Germany 1530, France 1538, England 1541, Denmark and Norway 1550, Sweden 1556. Diffusion to other european countries subsequently was very rapid. By mid–16th century turkeys were no longer a curiosity and they were seldom mentioned.

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Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 226

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MARCH 3, 2020

The book’s acknowledgements indicate the number and range of organizations also needed to support development of a guide like this, published on a nonprofit basis; they include organizations from Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Bolivia, and our own American Bird Conservancy.

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Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 199

Critter News

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I don't usually post anything cute, but I have to do this at least once.

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Polar Bears Bears Denmark 100

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As these geese spread naturally as nesting birds through the Baltic, then into Denmark and Holland, it’s hardly surprising that they should appear in Eastern England. It’s less than 200 miles from the Suffolk coast to that of the Netherlands, an easy flight for a powerful migratory bird such as this goose.

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Netherlands Geese Denmark Feral 241

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JUNE 21, 2024

Based in Denmark and the U.K, Birds & Flowers: An Intimate 50 Million Year Relationship is to highlight other bird families that pollinate. Ollerton is a renowned expert on biodiversity and pollination; this book is a supplement of sorts, a continuation, of his 2021 Pollinators and Pollination.

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Denmark Pythons Europe Birds 258

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MAY 16, 2011

For example, the likelihood of teals hybridizing with Mallards makes perfect sense, given the latter’s fearsome fecundity.

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Ducks North America Denmark America 249

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APRIL 29, 2018

Between Walpole and Denmark there are some great walking trails with spectacular views and the photo above is from the Conspicuous Cliffs , which you can reach in a conventional vehicle. One of the delights of the south coast of Western Australia are the beautiful blue seas and squeaky white sand.

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Denmark Australia Ducks Protection 103

Critter News

MARCH 3, 2009

Nordic EU countries such as Denmark, Sweden and Finland have opposed such a ban, and EU legal experts say it could violate world trade rules. But the bill still needs the the approval of the entire EU assembly and EU governments in order to become law. It will be tough.

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Seals Denmark Finland Sweden 100

Critter News

JANUARY 9, 2009

Canada, Russia, the US, Denmark [via Greenland] and Norway want a piece of it. Suffice to say that untapped oil reserves are at stake. AND the Arctic is getting even more accessible due to global warming (knew it would be good for something!) Will control of the Arctic become another national security issue?

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Norway Russia Denmark Canada 100

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The islands were purchased by the United States from Denmark in 1916. Virgin Islands are 40 miles east of Puerto Rico and consist of St. Thomas, and a number of smaller islands. The population is approximately 105,000 and the capital is Charlotte Amalie on St. Individuals born in both territories are U.S. citizens: they carry U.S.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 181