10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2012

Alas, it was not to be. They’re not the Lammergeyer – they’re not even close, as the Lammergeyer dwells alone in the genus Gypaetus – but the Egyptian Vulture and Cinereous Vulture are worthy birds in their own right. Then I sent him a picture to explain my excitement. Lammergeyers!

Wildebeasts 238

Wildebeasts Spain Turkey ALA 238

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2016

A pair of screeching Blacksmith Lapwings was flying around as six Burchell’s Zebras were quenching their thirst, suspiciously observing surroundings every now and then. Asia: Somewhere below that mysterious eagle, at the far shore of the lake, lies one Bengal Tiger … and further to the right – two more! The other two are motionless.

Wildlife 189

Wildlife Tigers Asia Europe 189

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Watch out for Tom during October to see this anomaly put right. Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

This year the big prize must go to Tom who has pushed himself, right to the wire to acheive a magnificent score for a self-funded, wife-organised, wife-sponsored Little Big Year , accounting for 57% of the total. Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Northern Territory.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113