10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

In June of 2013 he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe, spotting birds in Iceland , Russia , Finland , and, as you’re about to find out, Sweden: We took a quick flight from Helsinki and arrived in Stockholm, Sweden, arriving at our fourth country on this trip. I also spotted a Grey Heron as we walked back to our hotel.

Sweden 170

Sweden Denmark Geese Birds 170

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2013

I wonder how many I’ll be able to add in 2013. A text message that let me know about a mega-rarity in New York ! New York State’s first Grace’s Warbler. There is no way 2013 will be as good as year for me birding-wise as 2012 was. But how did I see so many species this year?

2012 146

2012 Czech Republic Hedgehogs Hungary 146

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2013

I haven’t been birding yet in 2013. and a handful more ( Rock Pigeon , House Sparrow , and my first native bird, White-Throated Sparrow ), but for the most part I’ve been sticking to indoor pursuits here in chilly New York City. Two were paired classics — shots of migrating Snow Geese.

Arkansas 102

Arkansas Memphis Sparrows Geese 102

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

I feel certain that, given Tennessee’s 18-year track record of celebrating cranes in a tremendously successful festival, the opposition will only be stronger in 2013. Canada Geese and Crows can figure it out, so can Cranes. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

2011 258

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 258

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl covers every residential, migrating, vagrant, exotic, and introduced swan, goose, dabbling and diving duck in North America (Canada and the United States): 62 Species Accounts on four swan species and one vagrant subspecies; 15 goose species; 46 duck species; plus accounts for hybrid geese, ducks and exotics.

Ducks 128

Ducks North America Geese Hunters 128