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Research has shown that the TRZ (now known as the Tambopata National Reserve) contains more bird and butterfly species than any other location of its size on Earth. Since its creation the reserve has attracted a great many ornithologists, and this list of species has been compiled on the basis of observations within an 8km radius of the Explorer`s Inn, although most are likeliy to be found in the vicinty of other lodges and in much of Amazonia.Each species in the list is accompanied by 5 columns of notes corresponding to habitats, foraging position, sociality (ie social nature of the bird when foraging, not nesting), abundance & page number where the bird can be found in A Field Guide to the Birds of Peru by Clements & Shany.Also listed are species which can be found around Puerto
Maldonado and along the Rio Tambopata.A list of references and internet resources is provided.Proceeds from the sale of this booklet go towards the Tambopata Reserve Society (TReeS) which is pressing for biodiversity conservation and sound environmental management in the rainforests of the Department of Madre de Dios.
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Research has shown that the TRZ (now known as the Tambopata National Reserve) contains more bird & butterfly species than any other location of its size on Earth. Since its creation the reserve has attracted a great many ornithologists, & this list of species has been compiled on the basis of observations within an 8km radius of the Explorer`s Inn, although most are likeliy to be found in the vicinty of other lodges & in much of Amazonia. Each species in the list is accompanied by 5 columns of notes corresponding to habitats, foraging position, sociality (ie social nature of the bird when foraging, not nesting), abundance & page number where the bird can be found in A Field Guide to the Birds of Peru by Clements & Shany. Also listed are species which can be found around Puerto Maldonado & along the Rio Tambopata.A list of references & internet resources is provided. Proceeds from the sale of this booklet go towards the Tambopata Reserve Society (TRee S) which is pressing for biodiversity conservation & sound environmental management in the rainforests of the Department of Madre de Dios.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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