birds

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With both resorts planned near a key breeding site for migratory birds -- including hundreds of flamingos -- the developments have become a flashpoint for frustrations over perceived corruption in the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

These birds, “from Avocet to Woodcock, Bar-tailed Godwit to Yellowhammer,” have all been at one time or another on lists “of conservation concern.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Forth is considered an important haven for seabirds, with the neighbouring Isle of May - owned and run by NatureScot - offering a sanctuary for birds and seals.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In seven days the only creatures Torak had encountered were birds and voles .and once, with heart-stopping suddenness, a hunting party: three men, two women and a dog.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver