Sat.Dec 07, 2024

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10,000 Birds

One of the most annoying qualities of sustainability-conscious people – lovingly called “unwashed, long-haired greenies” by right-wing politicians – is the tendency to tell people not to do things. Not to fly, not to drive a car, not to eat meat, and it keeps going on. Whereas the intent is good – we do need to keep this planet in good shape – the message is easily ignored or dismissed.

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Cinereous Vulture on Chongming Island, Shanghai

10,000 Birds

Juvenile Cinereous Vultures are wimps, or to use a German word, “Warmduscher” While the breeding adults stay near their nest all year, the juveniles migrate south and spend the winter in warmer places. One such sissy showed up on Chongming Island in early December.

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