10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2017

Knowing that I wouldn’t yell for him to come quick if we were seeing regular species like the endangered Great Green Macaw , toucans, or even a Bare-crowned Antbird , Robert wasted no time in racing down the stairs. Must have taken a wrong turn at the nearest parking lot. But you can’t make trades with the birds.

Costa Rica 100

Costa Rica Albuquerque Eagles Panama 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This did open up the area to a few new species, like this Wilson’s Warbler. Our next stop was another mutually agreed upon stop, Albuquerque New Mexico. Jeanne has long desired top photograph the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiestas ( You can see her photos here )and I wanted to visit the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge.

Albuquerque 128

Albuquerque New Mexico Mexico Sparrows 128

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 10, 2018

We also are taking a couple of days to photograph the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. The numbers are as follows: Little Big Year Species – 892. species – 224. There are some quail I would like to track down, as well as some of these migrant warblers that seem to be just ahead of me. eBird.org submissions – 294.

Colorado 113

Colorado Texas Trinidad Albuquerque 113