10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

A bit larger than the Netherlands but with less land than Latvia and Ireland, in terms of territory, we rank 126. It was something that truly caught me by surprise, a bird usually heard or seen in Mexico or certain, out of the way gulches in Arizona. As far as countries go, Costa Rica is at the smaller end of the spectrum.

Costa Rica 228

Costa Rica Latvia Albatross Netherlands 228

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

12 beats visited 12 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, Ghana, Nigeria, New Zealand, Serbia, Ireland, Australia, Mexico, China and Argentina), sharing 148 lists along the way and noting 844 species (old and new). 12796 Tucson Avenue, Mount Lemmon, Arizona, US (32.442, -110.758) Private residence. They have pushed the year list beyond 2K.

2019 118

2019 Arizona Ghana Tucson 118

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2012

However, as regular readers will remember, I finally defeated my nemesis bird over Thanksgiving break at Veterans Oasis Park Chandler, Arizona. Graham Clarke liked Dotterel , a bird he needed for Ireland. Dotterel are not exceptionally rare in Ireland occurring during both spring and autumn migration.

2012 133

2012 Ghana Ireland Birds 133

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

A new country, Ireland, was added to bring the total countries list to 48. Mexican Whip-poor-will – Antrostomus arizonae. This month has been a slow one with just 73 lists shared, but far more happy smiling kids on social media, so I guess it all comes out good in the end. 458 birds were seen by 7 beats in 8 countries.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100