10,000 Birds
JANUARY 3, 2015
From a global low of less than 300 birds in the late 80’s, the species has recovered to 2726, according to a survey in early 2014. Habitat destruction, disease and hunting are still major problems that affect the conservation efforts, but the breeding sites and wintering grounds now have international protection.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Common Cuckoo is a fascinating bird, an obligate parasitic breeder that employs numerous strategies, including fraud and murder, to survive. The closest I’ve ever come to breaking that run was in 2014, when I only had six lifers all year. It bears an iconic name associated with insanity and betrayal, but also with time and seasonality.
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