10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

The first guide bearing the National Audubon Society imprint was Audubon Bird Guide; Eastern Land Birds , written by Richard Hooper Pough, and illustrated by Don Eckelberry. The press material says it covers over 800 species, so you know I had to do a count. Audubon guides to birds have been around since 1946.

North America 279

North America America Birds California Condor 279

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

The crowd of macaws is soon joined by parrots arriving as if on cue and bearing their colorfully named body parts: Yellow-crowned , Blue-headed , White-bellied , Orange-cheeked , and Mealy – followed by two species of parakeets – Dusky-headed and White-eyed. Volunteers are one of the most important aspects to the project.

Peru 255

Peru Parrots 2011 South America 255

10,000 Birds

MARCH 27, 2020

I didn’t know the set up required for a black bear, or how high a Florida panther can actually jump. I come from a family where the worse the situation, the faster and more furiously the wisecracks fly, so I suppose I’m hardwired to look for humor. Perch Press (March 24, 2020). Your last post for 10,000 birds was in 2017.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 267

Wildlife Rehabilitation Bald Eagle Eagles Wildlife 267