10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Over 200 species of birds can be found on the refuge, depending on the time of year. Northern Harriers, Peregrine Falcons, American Kestrels, and a fair number of Bald Eagles all can be found on the refuge year round. Here are a few scenics from my last few days on the refuge. These were my first Fox Sparrows of the year.

Fox 140

Fox Washington Geese Sparrows 140

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Nearly 800 acres of wetlands and tidal flats provide diverse habitat for the local birds, as well as large numbers of migratory species, including thousands of ducks and geese. 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.

Wildlife 108

Wildlife Seattle Bald Eagle Geese 108

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

8 of them sent 153 lists, noting 645 species of bird across 7 countries (Mexico, UK, USA, Serbia, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia). It has not resulted in extraordinary numbers of sightings personally, but the beats have been busy on their respective patches and have sent me their lists to collate. The year list finishes at 1628.

Sparrows 251

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 251

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

My birding list for November totals 15 species. Thank goodness that the rest of the beats have been busily birding,that’s what they like to do… 9 of them submitted 114 checklists via eBird and amassed 525 species from 7 (China, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, UK, Serbia and USA) countries during November.

Sparrows 226

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Costa Rica 226

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2012

Like several of my favorite NWRs, this one was established as a haven for migratory birds, most notably waterfowl, during the bad old days when uncontrolled hunting and habitat loss had put the future of even species we now think of as common in doubt. As a result, early migration season is an excellent time to visit.

Wildlife 174

Wildlife Montana Geese Bald Eagle 174

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2012

The new edition adds 11 species, birds such as Zone-tailed Hawk, Short-tailed Hawk, and California Condor that are only seen in specific areas of North America. Individual species accounts follow, featuring a description of the hawk’s range, a little of its history in North America, sections on Identification and In Flight.

North America 240

North America Bald Eagle Birds Eagles 240

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

Sparrows 258

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 258

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional 1803 species from 1608 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Most species-prolific was Patrick in Costa Rica, followed by Paul from Mexico. December’s beats found 609 birds after submitting 116 checklists from 8 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, China, Mexico, Serbia and Australia).

2020 244

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 244

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

9 beats from 8 countries (Australia, USA, UK, Serbia, Costa Rica, China, Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico), shared 138 checklists for 703 species. The year list to date is 1015 species and 7 have been added to the life list ( 4059 ) from Costa Rica, China and Trinidad and Tobago. 227 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus.

Woodpeckers 200

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 200

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

They birded 7 countries during August and recorded 542 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. Stay vigilant and safe. 10 of the beats have submitted 124 checklists which are collated below for your perusal.

Woodpeckers 221

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 221

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2015

Gordon, president of the ABA, an Introduction, Species Accounts, Acknowledgements, Image Credits, a Checklist of the Birds of the state, and a Species Index. Species Accounts in both titles are arranged loosely in ABA Checklist order, with some flipping around of order within each family.

Colorado 253

Colorado Florida Birds New Jersey 253

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

11 beats have been out this month and have submitted 136 checklists from 7 countries ticking 634 species. 189 Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. 279 Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. 308 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 346 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla.

Woodpeckers 226

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 226

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. Consequently, we now live in an age of splitting.

San Diego 176

San Diego California Condor California Bald Eagle 176

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

9 beats submitted 140 checklists from 7 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago) during October to account for 585 species. 199 Golden Eagle – Aquila chrysaetos. 206 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 262 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans.

Woodpeckers 253

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 253

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

149 checklists were submitted, accounting for 465 species. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). 7 beats contributed their sightings from 7 countries (Hong Kong, UK, China, USA, Serbia, Australia and, of course, Costa Rica).

2020 155

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 155

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

The 83 checklists submitted during July contained 459 species. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. In case you were worried, Our Man in Shanghai is still flying the flag. The year list now stands at 1613.

2020 159

2020 Sparrows Blackbirds Woodpeckers 159

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Our brave beats have been putting themselves at risk for your vicarious listing pleasure and 10 of them submitted 151 checklists for 692 species, 2 of which made it onto the life list. Please be careful, Corvid is still out there. Marsh Grassbird and Rufous-faced Warbler come to you all the way from China and bring the life list to 4061.

Sparrows 163

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 163

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2016

Back in Costa Rica, walks through coffee and fields near the house, and a few other day trips have upped the list to 250 species. The year has just started, there are hundreds of other bird species to look for, I wonder if I can reach 700 species for Costa Rica by December 31st? White-eyed Vireo! .

Costa Rica 102

Costa Rica 2016 San Antonio Sparrows 102

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

For mankind to snatch away a species’ very existence is wrong on so many levels that I can’t begin to explain them. However, despite our best efforts to wipe them off the face of the earth, some of the more vulnerable species have managed to hang on. this species breeds. Here are some U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Albatross 221

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 221

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 15, 2018

We had persevered through four years at the top of Battery Harris Platform and could bring our experience to bear on the task of trying to record as many species as possible on a single day from that single spot. At 8:30AM we were already at 53 species and we knew we still had many more easy birds to find. Species number 81!

2018 216

2018 Bald Eagle Battery Birds 216

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Sadly, four other teams did as well, and we finished fourth with our 123 species. Bald Eagle. Every bird counted as one so common and uncommon species were all appreciated. By the time we left Fort Tilden it was not yet 9AM and we already had almost seventy species checked off the list. Blackpoll Warbler.

Bald Eagle 100

Bald Eagle Jamaica Birds New York 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In addition to having more participants, we had more bird species, 76, beating out last year’s inaugural effort by two whole species. We really had to work hard for our 76 species this year too, and it makes me wonder if it will possible to ever break a hundred species from the platform during an October big sit.

2015 160

2015 Bald Eagle Falcons Battery 160

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

They accounted for 562 species at this sluggish time of year. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Prairie Falcon – Falco mexicanus.

2019 122

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 122

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 155

Bald Eagle Montana Owls Eagles 155

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

They contributed 150 lists accounting for 1032 species and more than 36,000 individual birds. Thus 100 species were missed by the time he woke up and noticed that eBird had reset the counters at midnight(do you guys have nothing better to do?). Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. They came home exhausted.

2019 186

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 186

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

At time of writing (usually a couple of days early to avoid the deadline panic), UK is fielding 63 species. 118 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 137 Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. 141 Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. 142 Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus.

2020 165

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Sparrows 165

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

And we did , for the Peregrine Falcon and Osprey , the Brown Pelican and Bald Eagle. A species, wiped off the earth, never to exist again. Extinction is what befalls the species that fails to adapt, to survive, to thrive. Most species go extinct. We could do it! Then the 80s happened. What a horror!

California Condor 211

California Condor United States Guam Whales 211

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

beats have still managed to share 82 checklists and accounted for 737 species. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Amur Falcon – Falco amurensis. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus.

2019 124

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 124

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

They noted 719 species between them. 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.

2020 297

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 297

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The warm, sunny climate beckons a wide variety of passerines, raptors, and shorebirds to spend the winter, inflating the species diversity to the extent that Miami-Dade can go toe-to-toe with counties in Texas and Arizona during this season. Can we hit 200 ABA-countable species in four days next year? Bald Eagle: 6.

Miami 170

Miami 2015 United States Birds 170

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2013

It’s a Bald Eagle, a hawk. The publication of this new title is again an occasion for excitement (how can you can you not get excited when looking at photographic layouts like the one of Bald Eagles shown above?) Families do not hike up mountains to sit all day on pointy rocks to watch woodpeckers.

North America 229

North America Bald Eagle Falcons Owls 229

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2012

We started early, walking the trails through weedy fields and reveling in the sheer number of sparrows (I saw nine species), Pine Siskins (everywhere), kinglets, Palm Warblers , and Yellow-rumped Warblers. The habitat was great and the birds were abundant which is a great recipe for a fun morning.

Bald Eagle 146

Bald Eagle Connecticut Turkey New York 146

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

“Birding Over Time” compares the number of species recorded over a month with that month from previous years. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus.

2020 152

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 152

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

She doesn’t know the species till it emerges, almost dreamlike, from the heavy glare of the sun. Fox encounters 69 species, some singly, some in huge feeding or migrating flocks. She’s described conservation successes in detail–the Bald Eagle, the Short-tailed Albatross, now protected in Japan.

Fox 100

Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

172 lists were shared and 1004 species were seen, both records for October, so well done beats! Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. has reached 54. 18 Oct 2019.

2019 124

2019 China Battery Jamaica 124

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

9 beats submitted 172 checklists from 7 countries (UK, USA, Costa Rica, Australia, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) for 640 species. The list for the year has reached 1276 and the life list has been stretched to 4066 with red ticks from China, Australia and Trinidad and Tobago, thanks to Kai, Claire and Grant and Faraaz respectively.

Woodpeckers 157

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 157

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2011

The African Pygmy Falcon finally showed itself after years of being a nemesis bird I didn’t even know I had. While I had heard Yellow Rails in North Dakota in 2010, to see this Ohio Review Species fly, not once but twice, right in front of me was an incredible experience. It made its appearance on the Serengeti Plains.

2011 162

2011 Birds Ohio North Dakota 162