10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 13, 2018

It’s still possible (amidst the scurry to take from public lands) to protect our pristine wilderness areas. Through multi-partnerships, cooperation, federal funding, and the private conservation efforts of one family, 616 acres were officially added to the Cherokee National Forest in September 2018. Bald Eagle. Magnolia Warbler.

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Georgia Bald Eagle Tennessee 2018 211

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2018

We’re less than a week into 2018 and already birds (at least those that migrate in and through the United States) are worse off than they were at the end of last year. A new directive from the current administration wipes out protection engendered by President Obama. Here’s hoping that the birds which wing their way through the U.S.

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Obama United States 2018 Killing 102

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In November 2018, I spent a few days birding in Cape Town, South Africa. The species is endangered – hopefully, their appeal to tourists and the resulting revenue will contribute to its protection. The resident pair of Spotted Eagle Owls and I agree on this. Here are some of my sightings.

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South Africa Penguins Ostriches Birds 127

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2019

2018 proved to be one of my best birding years ever. Daily birding in my own hometown added to the joy of seeing common species in uncommon circumstances, like a Bald Eagle perched on a Destin sand dune. With my new job, I feel privileged to work towards protecting vulnerable species each and very day. Not so much.

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Bald Eagle Alabama Kansas Florida 153

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2018

The counts act as our end of the year birding festivities and 2018 brings us more than ever. “Cangreja” means crab in Spanish and refers to the shape of the mid-sized peak at the center of the protected area. Black Hawk Eagle from Cangreja. This year’s official count shirt.

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Costa Rica San Jose Birds Falcons 184

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

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Birds Colombia Collecting Bald Eagle 246