10,000 Birds
APRIL 10, 2015
My number one choice at the time was Egyptian Goose ( Alopochen aegyptiacus ), an adaptable sheldgoose from Africa that was rapidly becoming established in peninsular Florida. There is also a survey underway in the northern Gulf Coast from Biloxi, Mississippi to Pensacola, Florida to quantify the population size of this bird in that region.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 11, 2011
Ringer Anhinga and Darters (Anhingidae) The Anhinga and three darter species inhabit warm, freshwater regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. His fascination with birds and nature began at the age of four or five, and he now works full time in conservation of Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River birds and ecosystems.
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10,000 Birds
MAY 15, 2012
The name has always seemed to apply to a rather motley group of birds, from the exquisite Scissor-tailed Kite of east Africa, to the grotesque Hook-billed Kite of Central America, and various and sundry examples in between. This is a bird that does not mess around.
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.
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?). Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. 13 Jan 2018.
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. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Of course we all know it will be Pat… again… , but let them have their fun. Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6. 13 Jan 2018.
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. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. South Africa. South Africa. 22 Jan 2016.
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