10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2012

Even red list species are being exported under the claim that they are captive bred despite the lack of breeding facilities in the archipelago. Amazingly, CITES is actually getting on the case after the practice has been going on for only ten years… a.

Solomon Islands 160

Solomon Islands Breeding Birds Species 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A rather small black bird moved about, making short hops to and fro until finally it stopped for a couple of seconds, lowering its head to the side watching us inquisitively. That’s how it is with most smaller Amazonian birds. I mean, we as a species are today basically everywhere. But still new species are found.

Solomon Islands 210

Solomon Islands Ecuador Colombia Brazil 210

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

I watch birds pretty much all the time. This may come as a surprise to folks who keep their birding casual, or who limit their watching to a backyard feeder. I watch birds all the time and I can’t help it. I never stop birding no matter where I am, Costa Rica included.

Costa Rica 164

Costa Rica Solomon Islands Wisconsin Farming 164

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2014

While I sometimes complain about the lack of variety of birds in New Zealand, there are at least some birds here that are a) hard to find but b) can be found in many places. There are simply no middle gears for this species. I’ve been told its one of the hardest species to photograph here, so I am quite proud!

New Zealand 170

New Zealand Solomon Islands Sanctuary Vanuatu 170