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60 different species, 64,325 individual birds counted in 2020 in Gediz Delta, says expert Halil Fidan   | 20.01.2021 IZMIR, Turkey The midwinter waterfowl count has kicked off in Turkey's Gediz Delta, which hosts many bird species.  Bird watchers gathered in the delta, formed by the accumulation of alluviums carried by the Gediz River in the Gulf of Izmir over tens of thousands of years, to join the counting activity, which takes place annually from Jan. 10 to Feb. 15. The Gediz Delta is regarded as one of the biggest deltas of the Eastern...

Pongal Bird Count starts from January 14 to 17 Updated: Updated: January 11, 2021 19:57 IST This Pongal, go birding with your family for at least 15 minutes, list and count all the species you see, and contribute to scientific data Share Article This Pongal, go birding with your family for at least 15 minutes, list and count all the species you see, and contribute to scientific data Birding enthusiasts in Puducherry hope that the rarely spotted red-necked falcon keeps its date during the annual Pongal Bird Count (PBC) that is on from January 14 to 17. “We have been seeing the bird regularly...

Pandemic doesn't stop Willmar Area bird count tradition The 2020 Willmar Area Christmas Bird Count proved a success, despite the restrictions forced on volunteers by the COVID-19 pandemic. The volunteers turned out in good numbers, and so did the birds with 51 species counted. 6:16 am, Jan. 9, 2021 × It's the opportunity to observe red-tail hawks and other birds in scenes like this that motivates birders. Despite restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers kept a 59 year tradition in place by participating in a successful Willmar Area Christmas Bird Count...

Denver Zoo, resort bubble, nursing home shots: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports, USA TODAY Alabama Tuscaloosa: Concerns over furthering the spread of COVID-19 have prompted officials with the Tuscaloosa Public Library system to again close its branches. The closures will remain through at least Jan. 5, said library spokesman Vince Bellofatto. All three locations of the Tuscaloosa Public Library are expected to reopen Jan. 6. “TPL made this choice to support the overall health and well-being of Tuscaloosa city, county and Northport and fo...

COVID-19, bad weather slows, but it can't halt Montana's annual Christmas Bird Count David Murray, Great Falls Tribune As with nearly all other events held during this unusual year, the 2020 Christmas Bird Count was forced to adapt to safeguard the safety of its participants. In a typical year the Upper Missouri Breaks chapter of the National Audubon Society would invite dozens of birdwatchers, both experienced and those just starting out, to join them in the annual bird counting ritual. This year that number was pared down to just 26, but even with a reduced cadre the group w...