10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2022

The vampire bat is the vehicle for a discussion of what Higgins calls the human sense of pleasure and pain (but not, as to the latter, for the reason you might think). To do so (as Higgins and her interview subjects show), the birds take advantage of prevailing winds, which boost their wing-flapping speed.

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Humane New York Owls Hunting 247

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

9 beats, birded 9 countries this month; Belize , Guatamala , Costa Rica, UK, Iran, USA, Greece, Australia and Mexico. Those are the numbers, here come the birds; Alphabetic Taxonomic. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park). Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia.

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2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Electric storms closed the new walkway there and he amassed a total list of just 3 birds! It is a dream, nay, a mission statement of 10,000 Birds to see as many of the World’s birds as possible. Should the fancy take you, you could call up a 10,000 Birds life list (from 2016 onwards. 08 Feb 2016. 04 Aug 2016.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

It’s September and time for birds to start their southerly journeys. Please remember to give migrating birds the space that they need. Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. In an unusual turnaround during September, more birds were seen in USA than in Costa Rica. 23 May 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

In fashion news this week… (since 10,000 Birds does not have, and is unlikely ever to have, a dedicated fashion section please feel free to use the comments section of this post) … according to the Sunday Times of London, next season’s must have colour is… dramatic pause… Khaki! Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2018

May by numbers looked like this; 11 beats shared 194 lists and ticked 943 birds between us. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park / Shioiri Pond). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Gray Go-away-bird – Corythaixoides concolor. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2018

February birding can be tough. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). El Centenario Tidal Flats.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100