10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2021

So the only Patagonia I would choose to visit in the future, is the Patagonia to be found at the southern end of South America. If you live on the west coast of North America, Arizona is much closer. Arizona is a lovely state, and is home to many lovely people, including one of my brothers-in-law. We just have better birds.

Arizona 258

Arizona Mexico Los Angeles Dallas 258

10,000 Birds

JUNE 18, 2013

Yet, somehow, on 31 May one was discovered on Puddingstone Reservoir, the large man-made lake that is the center of Bonelli Park, a nearly 2,000 acre expanse in San Dimas, just east of Los Angeles. First of all, the species only occurs semi regularly in North America in a small patch of Alaska where it occasionally breeds.

Los Angeles 154

Los Angeles San Diego Alaska North America 154

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2012

This post is old news to those who pay attention to what I say on Facebook but I am still pleased as punch to point out that I have finally reached the 500-bird milestone in the American Birding Association area (basically North America north of Mexico). How did I finally reach this lofty peak?

San Marino 104

San Marino Los Angeles Birds Laws 104

Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

In writing my new book Hoodwinked (Random House, Nov 2009 publication date), I recently visited Central America. Memories are short in the US, but not in Central America. broke the news that Chiquita was represented by a powerful Washington law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, and its consultant, McLarty Associates (2).

Honduras 100

Honduras Los Angeles Obama 2009 100