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.

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Endangered Species Protection Delaware Species 160

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Audubon chapter leaders meet once a year for these council meetings to share their ideas and successes with other chapters and discuss ways to improve members participation and enjoyment of birding and conservation activities. When it’s not breeding, the Swainson’s Hawk eats insects, primarily grasshoppers.

Nevada 160

Nevada North America Utah Oregon 160

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2013

Podicipediformes, aka Grebes, are freshwater diving duckish birds that are not ducks. That of course is true of many birds.) Like many birds, Grebes are mainly preyed on by other birds, but also, because Grebes liv in and on and near (mostly) fresh water, they are also preyed on by the smaller carnivores such as ferrets.

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2010 South America 2011 Argentina 205

10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2014

These birds were seen as part of a 5-rallid morning on the promenade at Costanera Sur in Buenos Aires with this picture featuring 3 of them. The dark markings are easily visible and obvious, but are not present on the birds shown in this post. Birds Argentina Spot-flanked Gallinule'

Argentina 160

Argentina Colombia South America America 160

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

Germany is underrated as a birding destination. We have, for instance, very beautiful birds, like European Bee-eater , Blue Tit , and Kingfisher. Then of course, we have amazing birds such as Wallcreeper , Hoopoe , and Black Woodpecker. Then of course, we have amazing birds such as Wallcreeper , Hoopoe , and Black Woodpecker.

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Germany Birds 2000 South America 252

10,000 Birds

JULY 30, 2015

The Barn Swallow ( Hirundo rustica ) is one of the most widespread and popular birds. They are still among the coolest birds on my list. Another cool fact was learning that the Barn Swallows has started to breed in South America since the 80s. Nesting bird at The Badlands National Park. Photo Alfredo Begazo.

South Dakota 169

South Dakota South America North America America 169

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2015

Birds are a subset of dinosaurs (See: Honey, I Shrunk the Dinosaurs. Prior to the extinction of all of the other dinosaurs, resulting from a cosmic impact event about 65 million years ago, the ancestors of modern birds were different from modern birds in many ways, but also similar in many ways. So how did beaks evolve?

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Alligators Chickens Research Birds 219

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

The first shorebird arrivals are apparently birds that failed at a breeding attempt and don’t have time to re-attempt; they might as well head south early. After the shorebirds, gulls, tern, and land birds follow suite and soon the winter resident mark the end of another Fall migration. The fall migration is underway.

South America 162

South America Colombia Peru Chile 162

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The largest of the Andean flamingos is native to the wetlands and shallow alkaline lakes of the high Andes mountain range, from southern Perú to northwestern Argentina and northern Chile. Egg harvesting to sell as food was intensive then, with thousands taken annually from the breeding colonies in Chile.

Chile 155

Chile Endangered Species Eggs Argentina 155

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2011

Anyone who has gone bird watching in North America, however, knows another kind of phoebe, a bold little genus that turns up with remarkable frequency from the arctic circle to the equator. Of the more than 400 tyrannids, as birds in this family are sometimes called, only three belong to the genus Sayornis , the phoebes.

Argentina 229

Argentina United States North America America 229

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

This year is no different and the sod farms in Riverhead have been loaded with birds which means that the roads around them have been loaded with birders. Buff-breasted Sandpipers are hardy little birds, migrating yearly between their grassland wintering grounds in South America and their tundra breeding grounds in the high Arctic.

Farming 158

Farming Argentina South America United States 158

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2012

As special as any bird that is abundant… just not abundant in your neck of the woods. It takes a special trip to see these special birds, and as such, the pointy-winged migrants are particularly cool to me. It takes a special trip to see these special birds, and as such, the pointy-winged migrants are particularly cool to me.

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Gophers Argentina Oregon California 174

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

So close to the pole only a handful of bird species can survive, and even so, death toll is very high, hence their populations must be huge (millions). There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. On the Balleny Islands Antarctic Fulmar , Antarctic Prion and Cape Petrel also breed. And the Mammals.

Russia 178

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 178

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2012

As 2012 draws to a close we here at 10,000 Birds thought that it would be a great idea if we, like we did in 2010 and 2011 , shared our Best Birds of the Year. We also want to know what YOUR Best Bird of the Year was. Now on to the Best Birds of the Year for those who write on 10,000 Birds! Sound good?

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2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 153

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

The current situation with exotic bird species in Florida is in a state of flux, particularly southeast Florida where the bulk of exotic bird diversity in the United States resides — and much of it “uncountable.”

Florida 202

Florida Miami Bolivia Parrots 202

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The threat of extinction of such iconic Florida bird prompted State and Federal agencies to find solutions to stop and reverse the declining trend. Snail Kites now favor these ponds and breed around them. Kites now nest there and are fairly common. Snail Kites feed nearly exclusively on the golf ball-sized apple snails.

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Florida South America Eggs Bolivia 227

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

If there is one thing that Kiwis care about, it’s birds. No, wait, not birds. One thing visitors love to see in New Zealand is Kiwi, the national (sort of) bird, and they also enjoy seeing some of the other birds the place has to offer. Kiwis care about rugby. A good place to see the enigmatic Kokako.

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New Zealand Penguins Sanctuary Birds 157

10,000 Birds

APRIL 30, 2011

Each year 120,000 birds visit the island to breed from March through August in burrows that riddle the landscape. A pair of birds in a nesting burrow share the parental responsiblities and change shifts under the cover of darkness. While one bird sits, its mate feeds out at sea for a week or so.

United Kingdom 161

United Kingdom Brazil Eggs Abandon 161