The long and the short and the tall

About 200 species of birds live on on Hilton Head, which is no surprise, considering that its temperate climate, abundant water and dense foliage make the island a bird heaven.

Here we have (from top, to bottom) a great blue heron, a pair of anhingas and a party of piping plovers.

Hilton Head is also home to osprey, bald eagles, hawks, pileated woodpeckers and pelicans - not to mention the usual varieties of cardinals, ravens, etc.

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Bird-watching on World Wetlands Day 2024 on Ramsur site Oyama kamiike shimoike Tsuruoka city Yamagata pref.Japan

Country : Japan Organizer : Tsruoka Sutainable Society Institute.

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⦁ The Environmental Club (eco-warriors), consisting of our youths, in Big Falls Village, is planning an educational bird-watching and a clean-up event along the river. The goal is to bring awareness of the bird species on the banks and the importance of a clean waterway.