10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

My librarian self is partial to a more strict taxonomic organization, but with no hope that the constant shifting of families will end in the near future, this type of sequence is making more and more sense. WildGuides, Princeton University Press, summer 2016. Is the bird pictured what the caption says it is? 560pages, 6.3

Ireland 148

Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 148

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences. I’m wondering as I write if you are shaking your head, uneasy that all these FACTS will interfere with your love of observing owls, an experience that easily borders on the mystical for some of us. But what do we know beyond these commonly seen and heard behaviors?

Owls 220

Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 220

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Another good reason to write in advance is if you are going on a break to see family and you don’t know if time will allow you to write. We were to spend a few days with my sister and family that had travelled from Sydney and my parents, who had not been able to travel to Australia this year. Common Eider. Common Snipe.

Ducks 140

Ducks Birds 2016 Dogs 140

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

In addition to that warm, fuzzy feeling, here are some other highs and lows from March 29th, 2016 in southernmost Israel: No rain : Coming from deluge-prone Costa Rica, this was a personal highlight. Sharing those special birds with so many like-minded people of all ages may have been the most magical experience on race day.

Costa Rica 179

Costa Rica Eagles Birds 179

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2016

However, I did learn that the Carolina Wren that raises a family in my yard during warm months decided, perhaps unwisely, to stick around for the holidays; I hope my garage is providing enough cover! If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.

2016 100

2016 Birds Raised Experience 100