2006 August · World of Birds of Prey

Saved from extinction: conservationists hail recovery of 16 threatened bird species

Monday, August 28th, 2006

This news is from the independent.co.uk… it is actually not mentioning much about Bird of prey, but I think it is worth sharing… ********* By Maxine Frith Published: 28 August 2006 The first global audit of threatened species has revealed that 16 species of bird that were on the brink of extinction in the mid-1990s [...]

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Tougher laws failing to stop bird slaughter

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Here is another news regarding Bird of prey… ********** TOUGH new wildlife crime laws aimed at protecting Scotland’s iconic birds of prey are failing, amid a rise in the number of cases of poisoning. Figures compiled by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds show that there were 44 confirmed and suspected cases of [...]

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The hunter hunted … but who is killing Scotland’s birds of prey?

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Recently I found this news in the guardian.co.uk. I think it is sad, but would like to share the news to you all. Â *********** The hunter hunted … but who is killing Scotland’s birds of prey? Wildlife groups blame gamekeepers – who in turn hint at ‘mischief makers’ Kirsty Scott Monday August 28, 2006 On [...]

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Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

I think Bald eagle is one of the most famous Bird of prey around. It is largely because it is the national symbol of United States of America (USA). I found a good information about Bald Eagle from internet that I would like to share with you all. (it is from wikipedia) The Bald Eagle [...]

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Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006

Distribution At one time, the Golden Eagle lived in temperate Europe, North Asia, North America, North Africa and Japan. In most areas this bird is now a mountain-dweller, but in former centuries it also bred in the plains and the forests. In recent years it has started to breed in lowland areas again (Sweden, Denmark). [...]

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Scops Owl – Otus scops

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Scops Owl – Otus scops is to be found in the shouthern halp of europe, with the northernmost point of its range to be St. Petersburg. As usual, as Scops Owl – Otus scops is not very common, there are only few information avaiable about this owl. Here is one of the good information that [...]

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Western Honey Buzzard – Pernis apivorus

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

I think Western Honey Buzzard – Pernis apivorus is not very much known. There are not many information that I get from the internet about this species. Based on a bood that I had,it just mention that the western honey buzzard reaches about the size of the Eurasian Buzzard. The author alsoÂ mention that the [...]

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Osprey – Pandion Haliaetus

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

I personally haven’t seen an osprey alive, but heard alots about this species from reading. with their very sharp talons, they are skilled predetors (raptors) which hunt for the fish. From a book that I have, it mention that osprey can be found in all continets except antartica. it said that osprey will feeds almost [...]

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Raptor watch thrill

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Raptor watch thrill Bird enthusiasts gather for annual show By Tan Choe Choe NST, 5 Mar 2006 TANJUNG TUAN, Sat. — Local and foreign bird enthusiasts and nature lovers arrived in droves at the Ilham Resort here today, to witness the annual migration of thousands of birds of prey. â€œThis is a phenomenal experienceâ€, said [...]

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Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Peregrine falcon is one of the best bird of prey for falconry. I think it is very beautiful, fast, and very elegant. Most of the falconer will dreamed to be able to fly this falcon. I do some checking in internet and found this very useful information from this site: (http://www.zoo.org/educate/fact_sheets/raptors/p_falcon.htm) Habitat Peregrines typically require [...]

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Archive for August, 2006

Saved from extinction: conservationists hail recovery of 16 threatened bird species

Tougher laws failing to stop bird slaughter

The hunter hunted … but who is killing Scotland’s birds of prey?

Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Scops Owl – Otus scops

Western Honey Buzzard – Pernis apivorus

Osprey – Pandion Haliaetus

Raptor watch thrill

Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus

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