10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2019

The seafaring Portuguese were also depicted with their falcons abroad as they began building an overseas empire in the 15th century, even in lands as distant as Japan (a nation with its own ancient falconry traditions). The estate is also a stud farm for puro sangue Lusitano horses, considered one of the world’s oldest breeds.

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2016 Portugal Belgium Falcons 149

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 13, 2012

NARITA, JAPAN, DECEMBER 2012 – The art and science of layover birding deserves more rigorous study and perhaps a federal grant. Yes, I saw lots of Great T**s in Japan However, my day didn’t really get going until I met up with Lisa Turner. Lisa is an American who recently moved to Japan.

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Japan Stud Birds Ducks 131

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2013

Yup, this one-year-old pigeon, who was released for a race near Sapporo, Japan, flew clear across the Pacific ! Lucky for him, a Canadian racing club is giving him a new home, and may even put him out to stud, a reward this pigeon has no doubt earned. Photo from ABC News.

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Stud Stray Canada Japan 209