10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

In particular the South Island destination of Kaikoura is world-renowned for the flocks of albatrosses and giant petrels floating right off the pelagic boat, and the ease of the trip makes it a must-visit for any visiting birder. We soon were close to the Mokohinau Islands , one of the many islands in the area that serve as wildlife refuges.

New Zealand 174

New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 174

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Here is a flock of endangered species. Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota. Shorebirds, of course, are one of the groups of birds most known and loved for their social tendencies. This is my flock of Laysan Albatross , on Midway Atoll. Buldir Island, AK.

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North Dakota LACS Oakland Iceland 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2013

but I really feel I should nominate an albatross, if only because I love taunting Corey about them. Only trouble is, which of the seven species I saw this year do I pick? Black-browed Albatross by Duncan Wright (Click it to make it big.). Dragan had a real stunner for his Best Bird of the Year!

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2013 Costa Rica Birds India 167