10,000 Birds
JULY 19, 2021
That’s the year that Professor Hayes and three colleagues postulated that the nuthatch on Grand Bahama and its American cousin were two distinct species because of their physical characteristics and distinctive vocalizations. But as that theory gained acceptance, the nuthatch became increasingly endangered.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 12, 2019
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared the Golden-cheeked Warbler “ endangered ” under the Endangered Species Act. A conflict between development and an endangered bird almost inevitably leads to litigation, as it has for the Sage Grouse and Northern Spotted Owl. On December 27, 1990 , the U.S.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2017
But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? Ecological Economics 137 (2017): 1-12. ( Link ; temporary free link.). Birders derive “value” from birding.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 30, 2017
After all, it is an endangered species that once went missing for seventy-one years. This is the second in a series of posts about Mike and Corey’s self-guided trip to Puerto Rico from 14-18 January 2017. ( You can find the first here. Seriously…). happy birders. And then another.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Our wine of the week – the 2017 Raimat Saira Albariño – features these graceful, long-necked birds on its label, where the storks take shape in a flying formation of lovely geometric abstractions reminiscent of the work of Charley Harper. Raimat Saira Albariño (2017). Good birding and happy drinking! Three out of five feathers (Good).
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 18, 2018
It will never occur this far south but thanks to the Endangered Species Act and recovery efforts, at least they an excellent chance of seeing Bald Eagles if they venture way north of Costa Rica. My 2017, Costa Rica Cave Swallow, Chomes in November is a good place and time for it. Cedar Waxwing. Most people still need it.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 8, 2019
In September of 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by two powerful hurricanes: it was grazed by Irma and then clobbered by Maria, a Category 4 storm that cut a devastating swath across the island. Species with small ranges ( e.g. , single island endemics) or tiny populations ( e.g. , endangered species) are especially vulnerable.
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