10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2019

2018 proved to be one of my best birding years ever. For many women, pregnancy gives them a burst of energy, the joy of creating new life the boost they need to continue their daily activities while growing a human inside them. Marks National Wildlife Refuge replenished by naturalist spirit, but remained all I could manage.

Bald Eagle 144

Bald Eagle Alabama Kansas Florida 144

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2018

Many of these islands are part of the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge and one of the most important areas is Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. These islands and their surrounding waters are protected as part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The public had until April 20, 2018 to comment.

Mice 102

Mice Albatross Honolulu Endangered Species 102

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

They were still listed as Endangered, but wildlife management measures taken in this park were clearly working. Below legal size for humans is still legal for pelicans. And unlike the protection of cormorants, which was perceived as a problem, protection of pelicans was welcomed by the local communities.

Greece 190

Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 190

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

In the midst of an intensifying battle between protecting public lands and advancing private interests, I want to share a moment of avian celebration at Yellowstone National Park. This is the bird formerly known as Gray Jay (from 1957 to 2018). To protect our wild spaces and all the flora and fauna (including humans), add your voice!

Canada 143

Canada 2018 Birds Protection 143

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2019

For me, it’s one of the most exciting days of the year, and so I’m going to put aside the book review I’ve been crafting and talk about my favorite, best, top ten birds of 2018 (with a personal addition at the end). But, 2018 was a very special year for me, as you’ll see if you read to the end. [If,

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2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 151