10,000 Birds
JULY 24, 2014
We all have invasive species on our minds this week, which should serve as an inspiration to those of us interested in expanding our personal range. Being a resident in an ecosystem certainly has its advantages, as does being a breeder (sometimes), but, every once in a while, you should visit someplace where you’re considered an exotic!
10,000 Birds
JULY 13, 2014
Traveling really rejuvenates the passion when local breeders become banal. It is the first record of this invasive species for New York City and it served as a nice contrast to the hordes of pigeons in the neighborhood. Most people don’t expect birding wisdom from Buffet, but he is, after all, the Chief Parrothead! How about you?
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10,000 Birds
APRIL 25, 2022
So, the basic idea is to show 15 species of Australian birds in each post and give you the usual trivia about them. This species has also eliminated the need for childcare – the chicks emerge from this pile on their own and never even get to see their parents. Similarly, the Grey Shrikethrush is neither a shrike nor a thrush.
10,000 Birds
JULY 23, 2014
In the mid-1970s, a local breeder was burglarized and a few of his birds escaped, after which the breeder released his remaining stock of about 50 birds 1. The northwestern spread of this non-native species made it to my yard a few years ago. I am always alarmed when I see rapid expansion of a non-native species of any kind.
10,000 Birds
JULY 30, 2014
Humboldt and Del Norte Counties offer top-knotch birding, and a suite of species that can’t be found in the rest of the state. Black-vented Shearwater can be abundant in southern California waters some years, as they have 2013-2014. There are plenty of desert species to see here as well. Arcata, CA. Ventura, CA.
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. Many of these potential breeders though will not nest. The story of the Black-faced Spoonbill is one of recovery. Perhaps they also have trouble telling who’s which.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 30, 2020
are up next, with a wonderful Australian species: It is very hard to choose a Best Bird of the Year any year. The male of this species has a royal blue throat, a white chest and rump, and a long v-shaped tail with intermittent white patches that makes it looks like part of it are floating in space. Clare (and Grant!) How cool is that?
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