10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Cuery y Salado Preserve protects a coastal mangrove system full of wildlife from monkeys to trogons. ” Once we arrived, the boatman expertly guided us through the many river channels where we observed Mantled Howler Monkeys lounging lazily on thick branches, various kingfishers, and more. Photo by James Adams.

Honduras 165

Honduras Monkeys Birds America 165

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Thanks to fortunate foresight, a lot of land was set aside in Costa Rica as national parks and protected areas (and some of these are easily accessed) but the best forest still happens to be at the terminus of the road and en route, you will be treated to species deficit birding in plenty of pastures. Lots of monkeys there too.

Costa Rica 254

Costa Rica San Jose Sharks Monkeys 254

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

I’m focusing on Turkey Vultures here because they are undoubtedly the species most birders in North America (the home of 10kB) are most familiar with, but the name vulture applies to birds found around the globe. It’s worthy of admiration , if not respect, for this most disrespected of birds. Here’s the kicker though.

California Condor 196

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 196