10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Bald Eagle, Head Portraits, Birds of Prey of the East. Bald Eagle has been moved next to Golden Eagle. Vultures, Northern Harrier, Osprey, some of the Kites, and Falcons, with their less complicated plumage age differences, don’t have separate plates for juvenile plumages, with the exception of Gyrfalcon.

North America 185

North America Birds Mississippi Bald Eagle 185

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 24, 2018

A falcon-like bird coursing through the wave-troughs? It’s not falcon-like. It’s a falcon. We set high counts for Lesser Scaup (649), Common Raven (5), Common Grackle (5,006), and Orange-crowned Warbler (7), and tied the high count for Bald Eagle (3). A jaeger on the Christmas count? This is amazing!

2018 113

2018 Birds Bald Eagle Falcons 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Looking out over the lake from one of the many view points as you travel the park, we spotted Peregrines Falcons, American Kestrels, and this young Coopers Hawk , as it flew right over our heads. In the Circle of Life” category, this Bald Eagle had managed to catch a small squirrel, and was passing over the water.

Oregon 114

Oregon Bald Eagle Birds United States 114

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Northern Harriers, Peregrine Falcons, American Kestrels, and a fair number of Bald Eagles all can be found on the refuge year round. I am still looking for that elusive Hairy Woodpecker, but I did get to add a Red-breasted Sapsucker to the list. I got to see several Brown Creepers in the area.

Fox 121

Fox Washington Geese Sparrows 121

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2016

Not only did it fly in but it attacked a Bald Eagle! The Bald Eagle was flying upside-down with talons up trying to ward off the small white falcon! Drove up to Gardiner and found a spot along a bend in the river on a small road. Within 15 minutes the Gyrfalcon flew in. After that, the Gyrfalcon was gone.

New York 100

New York Bald Eagle Birds New York City 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2011

Red-tailed Hawks and American Kestrels are a sure thing and Ferruginous Hawk, Merlin and Prairie Falcon can be found by the experienced observer. There was also a group of Bald Eagles ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) soaring nearby, including this juvenile, who seemed to be enjoying aerial maneuvers with its sibling.

Bald Eagle 162

Bald Eagle Leopards Turkey Eagles 162

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

At one point, standing in the middle of one of the first dikes, I was able to spot 17 Bald Eagles , a Peregrine Falcon , two American Kestrels , and Northern Harrier. Birds of prey took center stage out on the edge of the tidal flats.

Wildlife 104

Wildlife Seattle Bald Eagle Geese 104

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

Dragan has caught up from his adventures in Colombia and the life list has reached 4103. Dragan has caught up from his adventures in Colombia and the life list has reached 4103.

Sparrows 222

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 222

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

168 Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. 173 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 218 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. 222 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. 223 Prairie Falcon – Falco mexicanus. 168 Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus.

Sparrows 194

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Costa Rica 194

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2021

Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries.

Sparrows 234

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 234

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2012

The original organization of chapters on Buteos, Accipiters, Falcons, Kites, Northern Harrier, Eagles and Vultures, and Osprey has been kept, with additional chapters on Crested Caracara, Southwestern Buteos and Kin, Florida Specialties, Regional Specialties. Yes, I saw the bird and it was incredible.) It’s Hawk Watching Season!

North America 215

North America Bald Eagle Birds Eagles 215

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2012

Many more of the same waterfowl we’d already seen turned up on additional ponds, but we also spotted nesting Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons , and a small flock of Snow Geese. The day was heating up literally as well as figuratively, and we struck out along one of the hiking paths.

Wildlife 165

Wildlife Montana Geese Bald Eagle 165

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list. As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list.

2020 212

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 212

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

227 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 289 Barred Forest-Falcon – Micrastur ruficollis. 292 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. 296 Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. 297 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. 227 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus.

Woodpeckers 176

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 176

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

189 Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. 279 Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. 308 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 346 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 483 Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. 557 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus.

Woodpeckers 194

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 194

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

199 Golden Eagle – Aquila chrysaetos. 206 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 262 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. 266 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. 199 Golden Eagle – Aquila chrysaetos. 206 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus.

Woodpeckers 225

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 225

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species.

Woodpeckers 190

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 190

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Falcons are now known to be related to parrots; vultures to be cousins of storks. We have more California Condors , Bald Eagles , and Peregrine Falcons , but there seem to be less Spotted Owls , Burrowing Owls , Sooty Shearwaters. Whereas checklists used to start with loons, they now begin with waterfowl.

San Diego 168

San Diego California Condor California Bald Eagle 168

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). Eurasian Marsh-Harrier (Circus aeruginosus). Montagu’s Harrier (Circus pygargus). Japanese Sparrowhawk (Accipiter gularis). Accipiter sp. Accipiter sp.). Red Kite (Milvus milvus).

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 151

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2020

7 Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. 70 Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga. 71 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 312 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 493 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. 70 Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga.

2020 169

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 169

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. Chinese Sparrowhawk – Accipiter soloensis. Eurasian Sparrowhawk – Accipiter nisus. Cooper’s Hawk – Accipiter cooperii. Black Kite – Milvus migrans.

2020 153

2020 Sparrows Blackbirds Woodpeckers 153

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143. Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143.

Sparrows 155

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 155

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2015

The binding also appears to be strong; I’m able to open to Prairie Falcon in Colorado , pressing open the pages so they lie flat, without fear that I will crack the spine. (It’s I did find some photographs used in both guides, notably the impressive male Bald Eagle and the 2015 ABA Bird of the Year, Green Heron.

Colorado 228

Colorado Florida Birds New Jersey 228

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2016

Bald Eagle – Halieetus leucocephalus; Niagara county, 2-Jan. Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus; El Rodeo, 9-Jan. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans; El Rodeo, 9-Jan. Cattle Egret – Bulbulcus ibis; House, 7-Jan. Black Vulture – Coragyps atratus; Niagara county, 2-Jan.

Costa Rica 101

Costa Rica 2016 San Antonio Sparrows 101

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

North American Peregrine Falcons have also enjoyed an impressive population rebound in recent years. Raptors and other predatory birds have largely rebounded, and there seems to be be no shortage of Brown Pelicans, Peregrine Falcons and Bald Eagles. Brown Pelicans are not an unusual sight on the California coast.

Albatross 198

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 198

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Prairie Falcon – Falco mexicanus. Turnbull NWR. 06 Jul 2019. Shikra – Accipiter badius. Dubai Creek.

2019 118

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 118

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Bald Eagle. A young Bald Eagle , our second of the day, preceded us onto the pond but the first good birds we spotted on the actual pond were a quartet of Northern Pintails that conveniently flew right past us. Blackpoll Warbler. Least Flycatcher. Northern Flicker. Magnolia Warbler. one of the four pintails.

Bald Eagle 100

Bald Eagle Jamaica Birds New York 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2013

We also passed Golden and Bald Eagles , a few hardy Red-tailed Hawks , and what we thought was probably a Peregrine Falcon although (or because) it zipped by fast. It was a good start. As we got further out into the rural reaches, Rough-legged Hawks became a regular sight. A mountain range slipped away beneath us.

Bald Eagle 152

Bald Eagle Montana Owls Eagles 152

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

118 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 137 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. 141 Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. 142 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. 118 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 137 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans.

2020 156

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Sparrows 156

10,000 Birds

JUNE 5, 2015

It protects familiar visitors like cardinals and chickadees; raptors such as bald eagles and prairie falcons, and, of course, the many ducks and other waterfowl that sportsmen treasure. First passed in 1918, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is one of America’s original conservation laws.

Protection 259

Protection Bald Eagle United States South Carolina 259

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

A vast congregation of Bald Eagles kept watch over a herd of cattle about to calve, up to seven in a single tree — no doubt awaiting delicious placentas. A second Prairie Falcon just up the road – this one a young male – gave even better, closer looks. Birding Mission valley Prairie falcon raptors'

Bald Eagle 169

Bald Eagle Falcons Geese Montana 169

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 12, 2015

All three expected falcons – American Kestrel , Peregrine Falcon , and Merlin – put in appearances, and we also had both expected accipitors – Sharp-shinned Hawk and Cooper’s Hawk – as well as Osprey , Northern Harrier , and Red-tailed Hawk.

2015 157

2015 Bald Eagle Falcons Battery 157

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Steve Walter arrived while the Littoral Society was present and his hawk watching skills were a help through most of the afternoon as falcons and accipiters bombed through in numbers. Sure enough, it was just to our north harrying a…wait, that’s a Bald Eagle ! Species number 81!

2018 192

2018 Bald Eagle Battery Birds 192

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. Barred Forest-Falcon – Micrastur ruficollis. Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. 02 Dec 2019.

2019 161

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 161

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

239 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 240 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 298 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. 302 Aplomado Falcon – Falco femoralis. 303 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. 239 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus.

2020 280

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 280

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Amur Falcon – Falco amurensis. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. Ruddy Duck – Oxyura jamaicensis. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. 02 Jun 2019.

2019 118

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 118

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. Red-rumped Woodpecker – Dryobates kirkii. Osprey – Pandion haliaetus.

2020 150

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 150