10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2024

On their breeding grounds in Spain, Lesser Kestrels are very much city birds, for 95% of the population nests in towns. The kestrel colony is valued by the city of Seville: in recent years renovation work on the roof of the cathedral was suspended during the falcons’ breeding season. However, the Lesser Kestrel has received help.

Falcons 210

Falcons Spain Europe 2012 210

10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2012

“Now that migration is over, all I can do is look for local breeders.” Corey will no doubt be looking for breeding birds or shearwaters off the coast of Queens. I’m not nearly as jaded as he is, so you’ll find me surrounded by common breeding birds like catbirds and mockingbirds. Have you heard them yet?

2012 192

2012 Breeders Birds Breeding 192

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2023

2012), and (4) Waterfowl of Eastern North America, 2nd ed. Every species account (well, most every account) includes information on habitat and talk briefly about range and distribution (there are no range maps in this guide); it is usually noted if the species breeds in Ontario, and often noted if it is migratory or residential year-round.

North America 224

North America Birds Owls America 224

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

The authors’ detailed delineation of problems with the accuracy of NYC breeding bird surveys or with the limits of historical writings may test a reader’s patience. The first three sections are brief, presenting a summary of the bird’s current NYC status (migrant, resident, breeder, vagrant, etc.), It’s a very mixed chapter.

New York City 156

New York City New York Birds Breeding 156

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 3, 2013

I knew I would not be seeing the bird in its rosy-breasted breeding plumage, but somehow seeing the bird in all its forms helped crystallize its appearance in my head. or birds that look very different in their breeding and non-breeding plumages (Shorebirds! I studied it. Sadly, I still did not see the bird.

Ireland 173

Ireland 2013 Breeders Ducks 173