10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

According to Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills of the World , a handsome volume written by James Hancock, James Kushan and Philip Kohl and published by Academic Press in 1992, Geronticus eremita “once nested in the mountains of central Europe, across northern Africa and into the Middle East. But this range is now much reduced.

Morocco 217

Morocco Austria Algeria Germany 217

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

All the inhabited continents except Africa have experienced bird extinctions; however the 2012 update of the IUCN Red List shows a startling, but not altogether unexpected, trend in that more and more of our bird species are facing extinction. A pair of Hooded Vultures in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania by Adam Riley.

Endangered Species 185

Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 185

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The tigers keep wandering out of their reserve and taking cattle from nearby villages, taking what little these already poor people have. Perhaps it would be better to move the tigers to that bigger reserve, or maybe a zoo. And therein my quarrel with those that oppose game hunting in Africa. Should is not the solution.

Tigers 170

Tigers Hunting Game Protection 170

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?). Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

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. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100