10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2018

In 1850, the Passenger Pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius ) was the most abundant bird in North America and possibly the world. Lacey of Iowa introduced the nation’s first wildlife-protection law, which banned the interstate shipping of unlawfully killed game. People don’t respect wildlife. A newly created U.S.

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Hunting Hunters Gorillas Wolves 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2019

So, I was excited to read reports in late 2017 of a pair of Whooping Cranes being seen on a cattle farm. I easily spotted the Whooping Cranes in the cattle field. They were large and rather gawky, with a lot of ‘jewelry’ on their legs, oblivious to the cattle and to me. An eBird mystery. I also noted that the U.S.

2018 163

2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 163

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Roman Zamora and his wonderful wife Ana have turned the estate into both a showcase of truly gracious hospitality and a sanctuary for a surprisingly wide array of wildlife just minutes from the biggest mall in Latin America (be sure to visit the posh Multiplaza!)

Costa Rica 172

Costa Rica San Jose Sanctuary Protection 172

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Originally from India and the vicinity, it is believed that they had already undergone two major expansions – through Asia Minor in the 1600s, and then across Europe in the 1900s – when they first appeared in North America. Renato Mar 13th, 2011 at 8:36 am Nice post, the Collared Doves also make it to South America.

Montana 137

Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 137

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2017

uses the zoogeographical ecozones and denotes North, Central and South America (Nearctic and Neotropical realms) as western and the rest of the world (Palearctic, Afrotropical, Indomalayan, Australasian) as eastern. Ra’s al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Merritt Island NWR–Black Point Wildlife Dr. 08 Jan 2017. 04 Jan 2017.

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2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100