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15 expat-friendly countries for a birder to move to

10,000 Birds

I am thinking of a relatively stable/prosperous bird-paradise where one may be able to find a job in ecotourism or wildlife research… or, to begin with, as a resident environmental scientist / nature blogger in some wildlife lodge? Sri Lanka (375 / 436). Taking as a rule, the higher figure is more accurate.

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Our Favorite Bird Books (and one pair of Binoculars) of 2022

10,000 Birds

Here are ten titles (it could have been more) selected for their uniqueness, excellence in writing and research, and giftability. Lees and Gilroy delineate vagrancy status and trends for every bird family worldwide, highlighting examples, synthesizing research, and framing it all with their own thoughts and conclusions.

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Birding Ruili, Yunnan

10,000 Birds

For example, one paper states that in Sri Lanka’s cloud forest, only about 3% of all trees have suitable cavities. Recognizing its value for eco-tourism and biogeographical research, it is essential to conserve this magnificent bird. Some research topics seem a bit bizarre to me.

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Bradt travel guide to Sri Lanka by Philip Briggs – review

10,000 Birds

Sri Lanka is a ‘must visit country’ for any keen birder. Yala National Park is brimming with wildlife and there are good chances of seeing Leopard , Sloth Bear and Asian Elephant , while it is also excellent for dry-zone birds, while the nearby Bundala coastal marshes and Palatupana ponds are good spots for shorebirds.

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