10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2024

This wasn’t a mere 24-hour bird race, but a 48-hour event, and was filmed by the BBC for a programme called The Great Safari Bird Race. Though I say it myself, it still makes an amusing read. I’ve done a number of big days since, most notably in Kenya in 1986. It was as exhausting as it sounds, but terrific fun.

Birds 130

Birds Kenya Barn Owls Owls 130

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Given the recent global developments and events, I understand the bird very well. But then, I am not a cooperative breeder either (nor a non-cooperative one, should this term exist). The Grey-sided Scimitar Babbler looks like it is constantly a bit confused about the status of this world.

China 147

China Birds Breeders Species 147

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Whilst most Turtle Doves present in Morocco during the summer periods are probably local breeders the possibility of late arrivals or early returners from the British breeding population getting caught up in the slaughter was a real threat.

Morocco 174

Morocco Turtles Protest Protesting 174

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Still, like many of the events of the war, its worth putting them in their proper historical context. They were not isolated events, they were in fact two data points among hundreds. They often become slower breeders, and most importantly, they lose their ability to disperse, meaning they get stranded on the island they live on.

Hawaii 214

Hawaii Mammals Guam Fiji 214

10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2016

You might come across species you haven’t seen in years even though they are resident breeders, find seeding bamboo with species that won’t be encountered otherwise, or come across an unexpected antswarm that finally has that sneaky ground-cuckoo.

Costa Rica 100

Costa Rica North Carolina Birds Breeders 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 22, 2011

It is an identifying chip that many dogs have implanted into their shoulders to identify their owners in the event of being lost. . • Have the dog scanned for a microchip. You can have this done at a vet’s office or at a shelter. Contact Local Pit Bull Friendly Shelters. This can prove to be a difficult task.

Pit Bulls 100

Pit Bulls Pit Bull Rescue Spay Spaying 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Common Cuckoo is a fascinating bird, an obligate parasitic breeder that employs numerous strategies, including fraud and murder, to survive. Therefore, it is easy for me to reflect here quite light-heartedly on what was my best bird of 2020, instead of reflecting on more severe events of the passing year. Short fall, soft landing.

2020 245

2020 Birds Costa Rica Germany 245