10,000 Birds

JUNE 22, 2019

The tropical habitats of Costa Rica are home to a surprising number of raptor species. Although the country is around the same size as West Virginia, 39 species of diurnal raptors are on the list. Of those 30 plus species, some of the raptors most coveted by visiting birders are the hawk-eagles. This curassow is great.

Costa Rica 191

Costa Rica Eagles West Virginia Opossums 191

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Kills in Canada, Alaska and Mexico are not included in the count. Hunting sandhill cranes in Kentucky is a bad idea from a public relations standpoint, considering the growing cadre of birders and nature enthusiasts for whom cranes are a touchstone species. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1.

2011 254

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 254

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2019

Their populations, plus those of other species that ‘wore’ the coveted long, colorful feathers used for women’s fashionable hats, were being dangerously depleted by hunters intent on feeding the millinery industry. Only–Virginia Woolf was not in Surrey on December 14th, 1918.

Industry 121

Industry Virginia Portland Campaign 121

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 03 Apr 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113