10,000 Birds

APRIL 29, 2024

Maybe the latter is because the bird is so plump, or maybe it is because (at least to me) the head looks like it has been created by a somewhat amateurish wood carver. Bonus photos: One to annoy those people who do not like human items in bird photos … … and one showing an embarrassing moment for an eagle, crashing into the ice.

Eagles 130

Eagles Sea Lions Bears Russia 130

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

Hannah Buschert was first exposed to birds and birding during a required ornithology course at Oregon State University and she quickly caught the birding bug. This is Hannah’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds. Hannah and Erik ready to see some birds! I love to go on cruises.

South Africa 264

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2012

Though it was well-known to the Native American populations that shared its space, the black-footed ferret was overlooked by Lewis and Clark and all subsequent Euro-American expeditions, remaining officially unknown to science until John James Audubon, his sons, and the Rev. But the ferrets kept dying.

Ferrets 186

Ferrets South Dakota Wyoming Captive Animal 186

10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2020

The water we provide in our garden attracts many birds including the Double-barred Finch in the header photo. Our garden is mostly native plants, which attract both birds and insects. The shorebirds continue to migrate into the Northern Hemisphere to breed. I noticed a few birds on the photos I looked at this week!

Seals 160

Seals Fur Australia Science 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 20, 2012

For the American birding community, the holiday season heralds more than blinking lights, tree trimming, and rampant consumerism. It’s also time for the Christmas Bird Count , which explains why we’re republishing this evergreen post! So began the Christmas Bird Count. That’s right!

North America 123

North America Birds America South America 123