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Baby Mute Swans – “immutabilis” morph

10,000 Birds

Contradicting this relentless shooting were efforts to establish feral populations in many regions of Europe, both within and outside its natural range. It is very likely that the white morph was directly promoted in captive breeding and favoured in releases to establish feral populations. So much for the blessings of beauty.

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Jochen’s 2014 Year List

10,000 Birds

In a funny twist of fate, it seems that 2014 will be much the same as 2012 and 2013 have been, with family trips to somewhere in France and business trips to Indonesia and Kazakhstan. Germany: extensive trips comparable to 2013. 550 miles) drive back to Heidelberg/ Germany where we arrive around 18:00. Statistics & Maps.

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An Unexpected Twitch

10,000 Birds

The parents, who earlier had been trying to meet their offsprings seemingly limitless food requirements, now seemed (understandably) stressed out about them being snatched by some feral cat. Eurasian Nuthatch Great Tit While I was initially not too enthusiastic about twitching the Eurasian Scops-Owl , I’m very happy I did.

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