10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2013

In about a week after the last count, no kite will be seen at or near the roost (Meyer 2004). Of all migratory birds breeding in North America, Swallow-tailed Kites are among the first to leave for the wintering grounds. The local kites at this time of the year are about to start breeding. This is not the case.

Florida 249

Florida Cuba Colombia 2004 249

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The maps, which are positioned to the left of the text, are small and indicate primary seasonal status–whether and where the bird is a resident breeding species, seasonal breeding migrant, seasonal nonbreeding migrant, or transient migrant. of Texas Press, 2004). I love the writing here.

Costa Rica 233

Costa Rica Belize El Salvador Birds 233

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2018

No, I am not talking of Brazil or Columbia, they are not just in the tropics but more importantly, they are officially huge. Best timing here is the dry season, June to September, when most birds are breeding (3). Get a copy of the Birds of East Africa (2004) by Stevenson and Fanshawe – definitely the best guide for the region.

Rwanda 229

Rwanda Equatorial Guinea El Salvador Costa Rica 229