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Birding Southeastern Washington (McNary NWR)

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In this context, mitigation refers to setting aside habitat in a different location to reduce the impact in the effected location. As the image shows, it is an island of protected habitat in a sea of urban sprawl and agriculture. There were many other species of waterfowl, including a large number of Ruddy Ducks. (My

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The Atlas of Birds: Diversity, Behavior, and Conservation – A Book Review

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It is a fascinating book that teaches while it entertains, that offers research-informed arguments for bird protection and conservation in the guise of vibrant design. And so, I learn from this page that each bird’s scientific name is unique, a combination of its genus and species names. We are a BirdLife Species Champion!)

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Finding birds in Deliblato Sands, part 3/3: along the eastern edge of the reserve

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Part of the Labudovo okno Ramsar Wetland and protected within the Deliblato Sands Special Nature Reserve , this section of the Danube, downriver from Belgrade, Serbia, is unique for its wide shallows, before the river narrows downstream from the village of Ram. eBird list of the recorded species. eBird list of the recorded species.

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Tricolored Blackbird in Trouble in California

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The Results of the 2014 Tricolored Blackbird Statewide Survey confirm that this species is in rapid decline. ” The report continues: “Following the breeding season, most tricolors are found in the Sacramento Valley where they aggregate with red-winged and other blackbird species and feed, often in large flocks, on ripening rice.

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Galápagos: A Natural History, Second Edition–A Book Review

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Because, let’s face it, when you get off that plane and look at those severe volcanic landscapes and then find yourself face to face with one of the islands’ four mockingbird species, you’re not going to think, “Oh, look, lava and a mockingbird.” The updating of the text is very important.

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February Birds from Costa Rica

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On account of it being the dry season, the locals refer to this month as part of “summer” and pay tribute by heading to the beaches, going cycling, and taking part in other outdoor activities that would be affected by rain. Thanks to protection, tame and easy to see at various sites! Great Curassow. Ornate Hawk-Eagle.

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African Penguins in Peril

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The birdlife in the Cape is nothing short of spectacular, with a healthy dose of charismatic endemic species. Over 40 species of South African endemics can be found in the Cape – Cape Sugarbirds, Cape Rockjumpers, Orange-breasted Sunbirds to name but a few. An African Penguin peers protectively around its fluffy chick.

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