10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 10, 2016

We also feel that unique sense of togetherness by knowing that each of us is out there concentrating on the birds and covering the ground even when our lips ache from pishing, House Sparrows fail to become real sparrows, and we can’t help but wonder to ourselves, “Um, why am I doing this”? Gulls on the cold Niagara.

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Costa Rica 2016 Eagles Belize 235

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 19, 2012

Then again, at 1 in the morning, who cares where Xunantunich in Belize is located. The reason my Canada Warbler was listed as Wilsonia canadensis rather than the current Cardellina canadensis is because list maintenance seems about as exciting to me as watching House Sparrows crowd my feeders.

Arizona 176

Arizona Belize Adoptable ALA 176

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Even more than warbler, shorebird, and sparrow identification, this is a field that tests our endurance (gull watching is too often done in bitter cold, windy conditions), patience (even getting one good photo can take hours as you try to separate the ‘interesting gull’ from the flock), observational skills (so many plumages!)

North America 204

North America America El Salvador Nicaragua 204

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

9 beats, birded 9 countries this month; Belize , Guatamala , Costa Rica, UK, Iran, USA, Greece, Australia and Mexico. Rufous-winged Sparrow – Peucaea carpalis. Stripe-headed Sparrow – Peucaea ruficauda. Botteri’s Sparrow – Peucaea botterii. Cassin’s Sparrow – Peucaea cassinii.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2023

FIELD GUIDES : We were blessed with a Central American double-header this spring with the publication of Birds of Belize and Birds of Costa Rica , both by Steve N.G. You have to love a book that describes Lark Sparrow as “WOW! There are plenty more book reviews, as well, on the 10000 Birds blogsite.) Howell and Dale Dyer.

North America 253

North America Birds Europe America 253