10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

The Ross Sea is the most productive stretch of water in the Southern Ocean, teeming with large predatory fish, whales, seals, penguins and other animals that form the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. Enough History – Back to the Future. And the Mammals.

Russia 184

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 184

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

The road was under water in three sections and the Masked Lapwings and Black-winged Stilts were using the clarity of the water over the sealed road and the lack of hiding places to their advantage. With the first rains we get mass frog breeding events and the flooded land is covered in tadpoles.

Barn Owls 162

Barn Owls Seals Birds Cattle 162

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

This makes it a particularly exciting time in New Zealand as the Rugby World Cup begins in two days, and the competition is being held right here in New Zealand (I would imagine they might be more excited if they hadn’t just lost two matches to Australia and South Africa, their big rivals in the Tri-Nations).

New Zealand 157

New Zealand Penguins Sanctuary Birds 157

10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2020

If you live in Australia you can contribute to science with the Wild Pollinator Count , which runs from April 12th-19th and only requires ten minutes of your time watching a plant! The shorebirds continue to migrate into the Northern Hemisphere to breed. Our garden is mostly native plants, which attract both birds and insects.

Seals 167

Seals Fur Australia Science 167

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The city of Salisbury, Australia describes them as “the most naturally inquisitive, intelligent, playful, (and destructive!) In the southwestern of Western Australia (not where these photos were taken), the Little Corella actually is an introduced bird species listed as a category 3 declared pest ( source ). Disappointing.

Birds 203

Birds Pelicans Falcons Parrots 203

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2013

The National Park is unusual because it offers very few facilities compared to most, but there is a sealed road right into the small car park and a shade shelter with a table and chairs and information about the park. Apparently they breed to the south and return to feed at Lake Bindegolly. miles long.

Feral 151

Feral Pelicans Ducks Pigs 151