10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2020

As a month, January is like March for birding, coming in like a lion as everyone tears into a fresh, new year list, but going out like a lamb as we gradually recognize how little bird movement really takes place this time of year. I’ll be working mornings this weekend but hope to hustle up an owl or two if the weather permits.

2020 175

2020 Lamb Lions Birds 175

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

So much for going out like a lamb! I’ll dream of an opportunity to encounter a cool owl, falcon, or boreal vagrant along the lake this weekend, but I can’t say for sure I’ll actually look for one. At least this miserable (YMMV) month is coming to an end.

Lamb 194

Lamb 2015 New York Falcons 194

10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2013

I’ve never been on an “owl prowl” before, and was thrilled that the one we joined turned up the promised quarry, and then some. Great Horned Owl babies peering out from their nest! Barn Owl babies peering out from their box! A Burrowing Owl peering at us from beside his burrow, and then making a hasty escape!

Nevada 189

Nevada Birds Barn Owls Cows 189

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

“Bird Count at Cano Negro” was too mundane to portray the boat rides, mosquitoes, remote habitats, the surprise lamb chops lunch, and other situations. After the meeting, we passed on looking for potoos and owls (Cano Negro is an excellent area for that) so we could get plenty of sleep in the comfortable Hotel de Campo.

Costa Rica 133

Costa Rica San Jose Birds Farming 133