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2010: celebrating Swallows

2010: celebrating Swallows

By Nick Askew, Wed, 24/02/2010 - 13:46

In this International Year of Biodiversity, MME (BirdLife in Hungary) has decided to celebrate the the three common species of swallow and martins: Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica, Northern House-martin Delichon urbicumand Sand Martin Riparia riparia. MME organises several initiatives to celebrate their Bird of the Year, including swallow-watching tours, ringing demonstrations and lessons on how to build them nests. For more information Zsombor Berenyi at berenyi.zsombor@mme.hu

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Hungary, IYB2010, MME (BirdLife in Hungary), Swallow, UC

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2010: celebrating Swallows

By Nick Askew, Wed, 24/02/2010 - 13:46

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