10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2012

After all, North America has no native hedgehogs and seeing something so outside of our normal experience was pretty exciting, even if the little guy quickly headed for cover and refused to show itself for Clay Taylor, who came upon the scene a minute too late. Fine, my best bird was a White-backed Woodpecker , alright? …

Hedgehogs 168

Hedgehogs Hungary Opossums North America 168

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Driving to the eastern extremity of New York State with the hope of seeing a bird, rare for North America, is an odd and entertaining way to spend the predawn hours. They are a European species of plover that rarely, when the winds are right, make their way to North America, usually putting down in the first place that they see land.

North America 135

North America Hungary New York America 135

4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Komondorok have been bred as livestock guard dogs originating from Hungary, and when threatened they reveal sheer athletic muscularity and a deep, ferocious bark that is sure to scare anyone. To read Jaime’s full open letter to Zuckerberg (or anyone else contemplating these beautiful breeds) – click here. About Jaime Van Wye.

Dogs 100

Dogs Dog Training Hungary Livestock 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

This thrush is extremely common in urban and suburban Germany and one of the most conspicuous bird species here, comparable to the American Robin in North America. It subsequently spread to Budapest/ Hungary (2005, 2006), Zürich/ Switzerland (2006), and north-east Italy (2008/2009).

Germany 159

Germany Blackbirds 2006 Denmark 159

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2022

Europe has one species (Eurasian Spoonbill), the Americas have one (Roseate Spoonbill), Australia two (Royal and Yellow-billed Spoonbill), and Asia has two as well (Eurasian and Black-faced Spoonbill). Preliminary Study of Slaughter Value and Meat Characteristics of 18 Months Ostrich Reared in Hungary. Ostriches originated in Asia.

Ostriches 147

Ostriches Parrots Birds Eggs 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2012

And while I can still remember the first time I saw one in 2007, in the company of Jochen and Hendrik in a pine forest on the coast of the Baltic Sea, it took until this year’s trip to Hungary before I managed to get a decent image of one. And, hey, did you ever wonder why they are called nuthatches?

Hungary 126

Hungary Europe Portugal Georgia 126

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

And if I dip again? Well, that doesn’t even bear thinking about.

Woodpeckers 100

Woodpeckers Austria Europe Hungary 100