2019 California Science Species 
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The coastal subspecies of California Gnatcatcher ( Polioptila californica californica ) can be found in sage scrub that was once abundant from Ventura County to northern Baja California. As a result, the bird has a long history with the Endangered Species Act. FWS released a 5-year review of the species in 2010.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 23, 2019
During the decade, I submitted 1,219 checklists and observed 555 bird species, all in the U.S. After an initial period when all species are new, the lifers begin to follow a pattern. Thus, I can pinpoint my first pelagic trip, as it added 13 new species. and Canada. GPS-tracked miles. It can be viewed in many ways (e.g.,
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10,000 Birds
AUGUST 3, 2021
There was a time when I thought each bird species had its own individual song. Then I found out that there was this vocalization called a ‘call,’ so I thought each bird species had its own individual song (but just the males) and individual call. Bird communication is a complex and evolving science.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 7, 2019
Whatever it was, Corey was found at his keyboard 2 hours later, covered in blood and snot and sporting a cut lip, having announced that he and Mike would rescue the failing list by taking personal responsibility for adding 300 species. 29 Nov 2019. 28 Nov 2019. 28 Nov 2019. 27 Nov 2019. 27 Nov 2019.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 4, 2020
Her children’s books–which include the charming Mama Build a Little Nest , other picture books, and chapter books–evince an easy familiarity with birds, their science and birding ethics. © 2019 Jennifer Ward, © 2019 Alexander Vidal. © 2019 Jennifer Ward, © 2019 Alexander Vidal.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 25, 2019
This year, on the 21st of December, 2019, Michoacán had its second Christmas Bird Count. But here we are in 2019. Three are biology students, one is an elementary-school science teacher, and I am a birding, well, fanatic. No big deal in California, but a Brewer’s Blackbird is a rarety here. Not a Snowy Egret.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 5, 2019
In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. Best wishes to you all for 2019, keep safe and keep birding. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail.
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