10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2014

One of the two sub-species of Red Knot occurring in North America, the Rufa subspecies breeds in the Canadian Artic Region and migrates along the east or Atlantic coast of the United States. The other sub-species, Calidris canutus roselaari , migrates along the Pacific Coast and breeds in Alaska and the Wrangel Island in Russia.

Endangered Species 160

Endangered Species Protection Delaware Species 160

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Very few birds – or animals for that matter – would plunge head-first into the churning cauldrons of some of South America’s most treacherous rivers. Red-ruffed Fruitcrows are a highly sought-after species and are tough to find elsewhere in South America.

Ducks 232

Ducks Colombia South America Squirrels 232

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

They feed on animal plankton and build their nests by burrowing in the dirt on offshore islands. Researchers are wondering if the die-off might spread to other birds or even fish. This is not something I needed to tell you but there is some new research. Birds Cassin''s Auk crows Great Grey Owl Mass Death research'

Science 151

Science Iraq Research Birds 151

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Penguins are cartoons, emoticons, animated films, children’s books (though owls really take first place here), sports teams, a book publisher, and a Batman villain (a rare example of penguin negativity, though Burgess Meredith did bring an endearing attitude to his 1960’s TV portrayal). © Otto Plantema, used with permission.

Penguins 277

Penguins Georgia New Zealand Albatross 277