10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Ala Shan Redstart (which I will not call Przevalski’s Redstart, see my juvenile rants about the evil Mr Przevalski in earlier editions of this blog) is a very attractive bird and – as many attractive birds – listed as Near Threatened. Rufous-necked Snowfinches can look very photogenic with the right background.

China 257

China Birds Austria ALA 257

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2020

That trip was to take my wife and I to Turkey, Jordan, and southern Spain, with stopovers near Paris. And while it was to be a work (ministry) trip, I had still managed to schedule it right during the migratory peak along these two major corridors. But, alas, the Novel Coronavirus did not respect my plans.

Species 164

Species Mexico Jordan Turkey 164

10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2012

As soon as I knew that I was heading to Spain, my mind jumped to Lammergeyers. Alas, it was not to be. Of course, Spain is home to other vultures. In fact, I believe that I may, possibly, have sent my boyfriend a chat message containing just that one word and and exclamation point. Lammergeyers!

Wildebeasts 215

Wildebeasts Spain Turkey ALA 215