10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2023

It seems almost insulting, sure it allows some insight into the abundance of the particular species in a particular area at a point in time, but all birds are rare and exotic somewhere. Bearing the same designation but actually commonplace is the infrequently encountered Common Pauraque.

Trinidad 174

Trinidad Litter Bears Birds 174

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Cocoa Woodcreepers are the largest species of woodcreeper in T&T, and they have a proportionately massive bill. It glared at something in the leaf litter (is there any other way raptors look at anything?) We just needed to find somewhere that was less cluttered to allow us some chance of seeing birds! And so, we continued.

Trinidad 162

Trinidad Eagles Bears Litter 162

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

This is common with life-threatening situations and expected; any ancient ancestors who would have not paid heed to close calls would have likely been quickly and savagely selected from the gene pool (just trying to pet the Short-faced Bear again…). These smart looking birds are tropical sparrows.

Costa Rica 211

Costa Rica Birds Farming Litter 211

10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2014

The tracks of two young Polar Bear skirt a crack in the sea ice in Admiralty Inlet. Wildlife concentrates at the Floe Edge, and although we just missed Narwhal as pack ice moved in just after we arrived, the place was littered with Polar Bear. Still, with that many bear you have to stay vigilant.

Polar Bears 185

Polar Bears Seals Bears Laws 185

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2021

Endless notifications about 3% of intact forest remaining here, another species falling into the endangered species category – it all can get overwhelming sometimes. Bear in mind that the year thus far is supposed to be the dry season, as outlined previously. Golden-crowned Warbler.

Litter 263

Litter ALA Endangered Species Elephants 263