10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2015

I could go on and on, it’s that kind of a book—a comprehensive treatment of a species we respect and adore, based on the most current research, written in a style that, while factual, is from the author’s viewpoint, flavoring facts with a witty, observant personal quality. Mitochondrial DNA analysis strikes again.

North America 244

North America Owls America Dominican Republic 244

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We have escaped the clutches of the Bahamas, and are finally back “home” in Tucson, Texas. All in all, twenty six airplane flights this year, traveled around the world, to 11 countries, and not one single delay, or interruption of service, until the Bahamas. Bahamas Species – 58. The Little Big Year species – 1291.

Bahamas 137

Bahamas Costa Rica Abandon Abandoning 137

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Each species account starts with names–family name at the top of the page, followed below by English name of the species, alpha code, scientific name, local name in Cuba and the standard name as accepted by the Sociedad Española de Ornitología (SEO). There is even room for notes. Except for the extinct Cuban Macaw.) by Nils Navarro.

Cuba 242

Cuba Birds United States 2000 242

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2019

Furthermore, there are six families confined to the Greater Antilles. Within its 400 pages, the Birds of the West Indies covers 712 species, 550 of them regularly occurring and 190 of those endemic to the region, many of them to single islands. Pity, the already traditional Peterson style arrows are missing.

Saint Kitts and Nevis 182

Saint Kitts and Nevis Antigua and Barbuda Dominican Republic Cuba 182

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Weidensaul’s second book on migration is a tale of many birds and many research studies, connected by his thoughtful, narrative voice and the amazing strands of knowledge being discovered today by brilliant scientists the world over. This is a book that will be read with pleasure and amazement by both birders and nonbirders.

Birds 246

Birds Colombia Collecting Bald Eagle 246

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Can the whole family live together in harmony during the school holidays? Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). The Retreat, Bahamas National Trust. Bravo if you have.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100