10,000 Birds

APRIL 26, 2016

During some seasons, millions of male pheasants are killed. While the females are much drabber by comparison, their gold/tan color and black spotting makes them stand out from other species as well. While hunting plays some role, habitat loss as farms switch to monocultures is the greater culprit. These males are striking.

South Dakota 100

South Dakota Hawaii United States North America 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Yes, Germans were a particularly supersticious breed in the days of old, and would not dare to use the word devil even when cursing. Well, in comparison to many other birds, young ravens leave the nest earlier and are thus more clumsy and helpless when they are found on the ground or on low branches, all by themselves.

Germany 195

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 195

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Hopefully, the winter time in Shanghai gives the Black-faced Buntings some time to relax from the challenges of the breeding season. As it is critically endangered (there are only about 100 left), I think it can be forgiven for killing the occasional Pale Thrush (which is listed as Least Concern). Guantanamo for frogs.

Birds 221

Birds Eggs Bangladesh China 221