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    King Penguin in Ushuaia

    A King Penguin has been at Estancia Harberton, 80 km, outside of Ushuaia for about the last month. It was not seen Dec. 11 but may be off on a feeding trip. Should the bird return it would be the easiest King in the world to see. MR
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    Swarovision 8.5x rugged?

    I have been told that these binos are somewhat fragile. Any thoughts, comparisons. I need a rugged pair of binos as I travel often, use them for work as well as pleasure and they will not be treated with kid-gloves. M
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    New Naturalist

    I have not seen this mentioned; the New Naturalist series is now available in print on demand format. All those hard to find volumes can now be had for 50 pounds each. I ordered three and had them shipped to Canada. The shipping was cheap and prompt. What a pleasure to get these books
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    The Whale Warriors

    The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals. Peter Heller ISBN:978-1-4165-3246-0 $29.99 (canadian) While not about birds, an interesting read about the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Paul Watson's efforts to stop Japanese whaling in...
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    Rio Planto Rafting Trip

    Has anybody taken this trip? I have been thinking of taking this or another trip through the Moskitia region of Honduras. Any tips info etc. is appreciated.
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    Looking for a local guide or two

    I will be heading to the Antarctic in November, returning in January/February. I would like to meet up with a local birder in Buenos Aries and Ushuaia, either at the start of end. In BA I would like to spend a day or two seeing some local birds and plants. In Ushuaia I would like to find the...
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    Two Lenses, Worth Buying?

    I am looking at two lenses, a wide angle and a micro. The first I am thinking of is a AF-S DX Zoom-Nikko 12-24 f/4G IF-ED The micro is an AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105 f/2.8G IF-ED I guess the questions are these good lenses and is there a different choice I should consider. I want a true wide...
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    Hurrican Felix

    I was hoping Tom Jenner might be able to keep us upto date on storm develop and damage from Hurricane Felix. It looks to be tracking from Mosquita to about Juticalpa and onto Neuvo Ocotopegue. Would be a good time to head to El Poy area perhaps to find El Salvador's first Great Jacamar. I am...
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    Trees on the Falkland Islands

    It is my understanding that the Falkland Islands are devoid of native trees. I was wondering if anybody could tell me the species planted around the settlements at Carcass and West Point Islands and around the church at Stanley. Have had no luck IDing the conifers from the photos I took.
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    Tom Jenner a Daddy?

    Well I am thinking of heading to Honduras once again and will likely fly to San Salvador and would like to see a bit of the country. I was wondering if acknowledged Slavadorian expert Tom Jenner will be able to get out and show a gringo around abit. Congrats Tom on the bebe!
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    Salp

    Can somebody point me in the direction of information on Antarctic salp species and ID. I have not had much luck finding info and the BAS staff have not responded. Saw some long translucent tubes of salp floating in antarctic waters, particularly the Weddell sea this past winter and curious to...
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    Namibia Books

    I have been given the opportunity to work in a game lodge in Namibia (or South Africa, Botswana) which is interesting since I do not know anything about Africa. So with that in mind what are the books for birds, mammals, plants and general ecology that I need to get to help farmiliarize myself...
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    Dendrology Society

    I have looked up on the internet info for the Denrology Society and come up with http://www.dendrology.org/ This links to a page that needs a members login. Does anybody have any information on this group and how to reach them, other than the snail mail address?
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    Best Single Location In Central America

    What do you suggest as the single best birding location in Central America. I am looking for something cheap (I mean really cheap), accessible and convient. I would like to go somewhere for a week and take it easy and bird/botanize, not run all over the place. Thus all birding must be withing...
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    Kerguelen Islands

    I was wondering if anybody has been to these islands and secondly if anybody has info on how to get to these islands. Thanks Michael
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    Seven Names for the Bellbird

    Just ordered this book, has anybody read it? About birds/conservation in Honduras. I have been trying to find the book for over a year, found it today on Chapters.ca which is interesting since in the past Chapters could not find it. A bit of an expensive day as I ordered 5 books in total.
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    North Atlantic Book?

    A friend mentioned a book dealing with teh north atlantic wildlife, ecology, fish, jellyfish etc. Supposedly it has everything covered. It likely came out within the last year. Does anybody know about this book. A title and author would be most appreciated. Michael
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