10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2012

One of the first examples I ever encountered was in the books of Gerald Durrell, the famous conservationist who was an early pioneer of the roles of zoos in conservation. He often defended that role in his books from animal rights activists who opposed “imprisoning” animals in zoos even if it saved them from extinction.

Animal Rights 268

Animal Rights Rights New Zealand Animal 268

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

There are a number of potential reasons for this, the most likely by far being that Pat has been batting for both teams for a couple of weeks. Marbled Murrelet – Brachyramphus marmoratus. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. 26 Jul 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Marbled Murrelet – Brachyramphus marmoratus. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Xantus’s Hummingbird – Hylocharis xantusii. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2018

Marbled Murrelet – Brachyramphus marmoratus. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Xantus’s Hummingbird – Hylocharis xantusii. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens.

2018 102

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 102

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Xantus’s Hummingbird – Hylocharis xantusii. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Marbled Murrelet – Brachyramphus marmoratus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Rondevlei Nature Reserve. 14 Jun 2018. Silver Teal – Spatula versicolor.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Xantus’s Hummingbird – Hylocharis xantusii. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Marbled Murrelet – Brachyramphus marmoratus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Rondevlei Nature Reserve. 14 Jun 2018. Silver Teal – Spatula versicolor.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Marbled Murrelet – Brachyramphus marmoratus. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Xantus’s Hummingbird – Hylocharis xantusii. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100