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A Birder Attends a (Virtual) Ornithology Conference – Part II

10,000 Birds

He modeled likely future suitable habitats in a climate change scenario for a number of bird species of conservation concern. For example, palms are generally more resistant to storms and over the long term, they may predominate, deferentially impacting many bird species. Dr. Tom White of the U.S.

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Birding – An Extreme Sport

10,000 Birds

Phoebe Snetsinger was an American birder who first passed the 8,000 species mark. Famous ornithologist Ted Parker crashed into a mountain in Ecuador while surveying birds. She died in a car accident during a birding trip. And one of the first stories in her biography is how her friend died of altitude sickness. And so forth.