10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Over the years some pairs of Pied Oystercatchers appear to learn how to protect the eggs and their young much more effectively and are therefore successful where other pairs may fail. This year one pair of Pied Oystercatchers has once again proven to be able to raise young. Family of five-adult Pied Oystercatchers on the right.

Eggs 165

Eggs Raised Breeding Family 165

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

the development of field-based ornithological research in Europe and Great Britain; a quick step back through the history to look at bird protection, conservation, and our precarious future, with a focus on Birkhead’s long-term (50 years!) Common Guillemot research at Skomer Island, Wales. Birkhead knows that these are sensitive topics.

Dissection 209

Dissection Birds Research Europe 209

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

The Pied Oystercatchers are actually incredibly predictable when it comes to the dates that they lay eggs, the locations that they choose and the various strategies that each pair use in order to protect their young. Pied Oystercatcher family. Pied Oystercatcher family looking for food.

Breeding 158

Breeding Eggs Camels Raised 158

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2017

The Masked Lapwing is one of the noisiest shorebirds in the north, especially when they are protecting a nest or young. Returning along the road to leave the airport the Masked Lapwing became very protective of her nest and spread her wings out wide over the nest area and became increasingly noisy. Masked Lapwing protecting a nest.

Breeding 100

Breeding Eggs Protection Cows 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

First published in November of 1843 the tale of a baby swan, or cygnet, being raised among ducks strikes a chord with many people, but in Denmark the works of Hans Christian Andersen bring feelings of national pride. Corey Mar 5th, 2011 at 7:28 am @Clare: Does Australia have a national bird for the whole country?

Denmark 161

Denmark 2011 Honduras Deer 161

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 12, 2012

There was little movement by the family during the heat of the day except to fly to the shoreline for a drink and to cool their feet. They then suddenly called and I realised it was time for the family to move again. I observed them from a distance with binoculars and it was interesting to see the eagerness of the chicks to explore.

Eggs 176

Eggs Dogs Shelters Family 176

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2022

The one bird I did not see here, however, was the Bateleur Eagle … One highlight in the area is the Saddle-billed Stork , likely to be the tallest species in the stork family. Another member of the stork family, the African Openbill , looks like it is could benefit from a good orthodontist. And sadly, it is listed as Endangered.

Ostriches 147

Ostriches Parrots Birds Eggs 147