10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2019

The Barn Owl was a cosmopolitan species, so as it is split the name has to be shared (American, western and eastern). Similarly when the Hoopoe and Cattle Egret were split, these are widespread birds with huge ranges even after the split. The Blue Tit, the common garden staple of Europe, was now the Eurasian Blue Tit.

Iran 126

Iran Barn Owls New Zealand Europe 126

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Even the names we give to some birds reflect their dependence on the cultivated landscape – we have Barn Owls ( Tyto alba ) and Barn Swallows ( Hirundo rustica ) over much of the world, and Orchard Orioles ( Icterus spurius ) in the Americas really do have a fondness for fruit groves.

Vermont 118

Vermont Belgium Farming Europe 118

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

The roadmap out of lockdown here in the UK has allowed us to meet up in small groups to indulge in outdoor activities, so birders have been gathering in loose flocks to greet the migrants as they head north.

Woodpeckers 152

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 152

10,000 Birds

JUNE 19, 2013

On the way back to the headquarters we passed a barn that was the roost of an Eastern Barn Owl. After lunch the group moved onto a nearby birding site, Pitt Town Lagoon. It was outstanding to just be able to lay back in the grass and watch these magnificent and massive birds of prey fly lazily above us. Another time.

Parrots 143

Parrots Barn Owls Eagles Australia 143

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Barn Owl – Tyto alba. Eastern Screech-Owl – Megascops asio. Pacific Screech-Owl – Megascops cooperi. Lassen Volcanic NP–Lost Creek Group Campground. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Airport Mangroves. 01 Jan 2017. Airport Mangroves.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100