10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

Finally in 1799, the first visitors on this volcanic land were a group of French seal hunters who were after the fur seals that can be found hauled out on the beaches for fur and oil, which almost wiped out the local population of the species. Marion has a fascinating history with invasive species.

South Africa 264

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Pointing out field marks and discussing similar birds in comparison. But I know some people want to get the longest possible trip list, and don’t want to risk missing a later bird species because they stayed too long at an earlier stop. That way passing on his/her knowledge about 3/4 species and not just the one on show.

Greece 229

Greece Birds Zambia Experience 229

10,000 Birds

APRIL 17, 2012

Oil begins to wash up on the beaches throughout May and June of 2010 May 6, 2010 Oil washes ashore on the Chandeleur Islands off the Louisiana coast, an important nesting and breeding area for many bird species. May 13, 2010 BP boss, Tony Hayward, labels the spill as “relatively tiny” in comparison to the ocean.

2010 256

2010 Louisiana 2012 2011 256

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

It flared its wings, and the Osprey flared to match but refused to abandon the fish. If the Osprey made the Ravens look big, the Eagle shrunk them down by comparison. The Osprey’s voice always sounds plaintive, and this one called out again and again. The Raven on the branch responded with a low chuckling croak.

Bald Eagle 168

Bald Eagle Eagles Fish Bears 168

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2022

At this moment, Baihualing is the eBird hotspot in China which has by far the largest number of species – 486. With 398 species, Nanhui is trailing far behind despite being covered by a much larger number of checklists (2225 compared to 608). So, it is certainly justified to cover this spot in more than one post.

Litter 243

Litter China Species Abandon 243

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2012

Elk and bird females both have more to lose than their respective species’ male by making bad mating decisions, so both are likely to be a bit choosy in their mates if possible (not to say that the males won’t be a little choosy as well). It has been shown that courtship is negatively correlated with abandonment.

Mammals 173

Mammals Eggs Abandon Abandoning 173