10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2019

The noble Blue Tit once ranged from Iran through Turkey and Europe to the Canary Islands (the Spanish Islands off North Africa – the other bird was named for the islands incidentally) and North Africa. The Barn Owl was a cosmopolitan species, so as it is split the name has to be shared (American, western and eastern).

Iran 132

Iran Barn Owls New Zealand Europe 132

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

That equates to almost six and a half days in South Africa. Barn Owl – Tyto alba. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. . “Birding Over Time” compares the number of species recorded over a month with that month from previous years. Any volunteers? Violet-green Swallow – Tachycineta thalassina.

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 151

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Visited this month were; Germany , France , Austria, South Africa, Hong Kong, USA, UK, Serbia, Costa Rica, Australia, China, Indonesia , Switzerland and Singapore). The year list has reached 2403 , a boost of 174 and the life list now stands at 3875 after beats’ efforts in Indonesia, South Africa and China added 39 ticks.

2019 118

2019 China Battery Jamaica 118

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Duncan has been in Africa, sweeping all before him like a brush fire. Contributions this month have come from; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, UK, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. South Africa. Barn Owl – Tyto alba.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2018

But the beats go on in Southern climes and our intrepid little-big-year beat, Tom enters Africa. No peace for the blessed (Are you all as impressed as I am that Tom is in Africa and still finding time to review photos, share checklists and write blog posts?). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Barn Owl – Tyto alba.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

But our pin-up for August and worthy of a double-page-spread, is Duncan who is currently sharing from South Africa. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. South Africa. Barn Owl – Tyto alba. Indian Scops-Owl – Otus bakkamoena. Pacific Screech-Owl – Megascops cooperi. South Africa.

2016 101

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 101

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

Honduras , Malaysia and the southern-most bits of South Africa feature large this month with Mike, Duncan and Tom all vying to be MVB for June. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Barn Owl – Tyto alba. Indian Scops-Owl – Otus bakkamoena. European Scops-Owl – Otus scops. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100