About 48% of bird species around the world are facing population declines, according to a new global analysis. The finding comes after a 2019 study showing nearly 3 billion breeding birds have been lost over the past 30 years in the U.S. and Canada. “To us, these are our daily numbers, but to others those […]
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A few bits and pieces in the UAE Part II
Ajban farms is a favorite site of mine , located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is a desert scrub area with large water lakes. Unfortunately the water is constantly being pumped into tankers for nearby constructions sites. Not sure how much longer there will be water there, once gone I am sure there will […]