10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Well, basically it is a good area for putting a nest as there is ample food nearby and the dunes offer protection and good views of incoming predators. Here are some of the experiences of the Pied Oystercatcher chick on Cable Beach in the last 4 weeks. Why would Pied Oystercatchers been keen to use an area with all this activity?

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Family Eggs 2007 2008 185

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).

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New Zealand Penguins Sanctuary Birds 157

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

The potential for contagion through clicking on links has long been acknowledged and with a desire to protect our precious readers, the links have been discontinued. 7 beats contributed their sightings from 7 countries (Hong Kong, UK, China, USA, Serbia, Australia and, of course, Costa Rica). Graylag Goose (Anser anser).

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2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 152

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Barbados The Other Antigua About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. The proposal from U.S. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 170

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MARCH 22, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Lakes, lightning, locusts and lizards Great Birding Sites From Great Birding Bloggers Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Birding Kuwait The Other Antigua About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas.

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Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 182

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

The book is produced by WILDGuides, Ltd, the excellent book company responsible for over a dozen photographic guides on Britain’s natural life ranging from dragonflies to plant galls as well as books on Africa, Australia and other areas we all want to visit, and was published this summer by Princeton University Press.

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Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 141

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APRIL 25, 2019

10%: Australia, Papua New Guinea. Australia is understandable: good infrastructure, moderate prices and easiness of finding birds, combined with 350 endemics. A lot more needs to be done to protect and sustainably utilise that biodiversity, although with the Brazil’s current president, it seems highly unlikely. 21%: Costa Rica.

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Papua New Guinea America Costa Rica Sri Lanka 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Australasian Darter ( Anhinga novaehollandiae ), Kakadu National Park, Australia © David J. The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.] • Explore These Related Posts What is a raptor?

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2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 151

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Rightfully, this town centre doubles as a nature reserve – an officially protected owl habitat. The best decorated single tree had 145 owls in its crown. Still, irresistibly adorable, nevertheless. Be warned: there is no non-smoking area.).

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Owls Protest Protesting Protesters 230

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

Couas and koels are both cuckoos, saw-wings are swallows and logrunners are an odd unique thing from Australia who’s only relative is the charmingly named Chowchilla). I’d never heard of them until 2005 when I saw some in the Botanical Gardens of Canberra in Australia. Birds Australia birds of Australia Pardalotes'

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Australia Fiji Hunters Family 171

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2011

The Red-capped Plover Charadrius ruficapillus is a very cute shorebird that is often seen scurrying along the shoreline around Australia. They both take responsibility protecting their young and remain in a family group for a period of time. The estimated population is 95 000.

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Eggs Family Breeding Protection 161

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MARCH 12, 2011

They really appeared to enjoy this, because as soon as they swam back to the rocks they would line up again to repeat the experience. As part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway we asked readers of 10,000 Birds to name the bird in Brazil that they would like to see more than any other species. Thanks for visiting!

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Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 200

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Black-faced Pitta is found only on one of the Solomon Islands (northwest of Australia). The Jewel Hunter is heavily laced with Gooddie’s particular brand of broad ironic humor, and I did enjoy that, but I would have traded about 10 percent for a little more insight into the unexpected outcomes of his experience.

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Hunters Sri Lanka Asia Solomon Islands 189

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Protect the Commons The Military Macaws of Jaumave, Mexico Canada… The Conservation Capital of the World Absence: Big South Cape Island Make Your Cat an Indoor Cat About the Author Duncan Duncan Wright is a Wellington-based ornithologist working on the evolution of New Zealands birds. Get yours today!

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New Zealand 2011 Deer Cats 148

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Hiking For The Heck of It Reason To Become a Bird Watcher #1: No Batteries Required Welcome Wednesday: Musings on a Big Year About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. The proposal from U.S.

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Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 201

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MAY 17, 2015

The birds were roosting on what rocky outcrops were available and were not keen to leave the protection of the taller rocks. Coastal birding is enjoyable in most weather, but sometimes you just have to admit that it is too cold, too wet and not even the birds look like they are enjoying the experience! Mordialloc pier.

Pelicans 155

Pelicans Shelters Tigers Protection 155

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2011

The experience was to prove critical the following year when introduced rats reached crisis levels on the remaining island of the South Island Saddleback. He was also the catalyst for the creation of the Christmas Island National Park in Australia, which helped secure the future of the Abbot’s Booby.

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Species New Zealand Rats Endangered Species 221

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2011

Many a birding trip starts with a longish drive from the airport to the first birding site with these common roadside birds being the first taste you get of a country’s wildlife, and I feel that many bird trip reports, interested mostly in mega-rarities, gloss over the amazing experience this first drive can give.

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New Zealand Birds Thailand Falcons 173