10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2019

It is often useful to look at satellite images on Google Earth to see where there is suitable habitat for different bird species. Sometimes it can be disappointing when the area has changed due to development and other times you can find some unlikely birds. It even followed the arrows on the road!!! Barred Buttonquail.

Singapore 113

Singapore Zebras Birds Transported 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2020

6 beats contributed during March and between them they counted 99 birds from porches in 5 countries. Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis ). Hoffmann’s Woodpecker ( Melanerpes hoffmannii ). Red-bellied Woodpecker ( Melanerpes carolinus ). Great Spotted Woodpecker ( Dendrocopos major ). Keep your distance.

2020 149

2020 New Zealand Woodpeckers Blackbirds 149

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 18, 2020

And this doesn’t mean you are obsessed or a little bit too much into birds because keeping track of a year list actually comes with some side benefits. Yeah, many of us living the birding life do so anyways because we can’t help it. Go birding! Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Tambor, 3-Jan.

Costa Rica 255

Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 255

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2019

An expanse of habitat as vast as Murchison Falls NP in Uganda, as excessively generous in beauty and biodiversity, permits endless ways to experience both its birds and animals. The Masindi Hotel holds the distinction of being the oldest and most historic hotel in Uganda and has some terrific birds on premises. Mind boggling, I answer!

Uganda 176

Uganda Senegal Africa Game 176

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2022

On that glorious day, I observed ten critically endangered birds, representing 8% of their Costa Rican, or 2% of their global population!! In my previous post , I dealt with Rancho Naturalista Lodge itself and birding within their private reserve. But, let’s start at the beginning. My OCD would not stand that!

Costa Rica 223

Costa Rica Nicaragua 2019 Farming 223

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2021

Insects were held back by weird spring weather, but now the warmth returns and the birds are feasting on the late stirring bugs. June saw 8 beats get their birding boots on and share 90 checklists for your pleasure. Flaming June is busting out all over. Between them, they found 389 species in 5 countries.

Woodpeckers 235

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Niger 235

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2018

The country has one eBird hotspot with 200+ and 48 with more than 100 bird species. Among travel guides, due to its extensive coverage of natural history and birding sites, recommendation goes to Laurence Mitchell’s Serbia: The Bradt Travel Guide (5th edition, 2017). Black Woodpeckers are still relatively easy to hear and see.

Serbia 144

Serbia Geese Owls Macedonia 144

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2020

Between them they shared 63 checklists, spanning 5 countries and noted 231 species of birds. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Hoffmann’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii). Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons). Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens).

2020 152

2020 Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds 152

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2021

It’s a wonder that any of the beats managed to get out and wave their binoculars at birds this July. Heatwaves, floods, lockdown, football and Olympics. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries.

Sparrows 233

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 233

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It is undoubtedly the most wonderful time of year – when we don our binoculars and boots and head off on a tradition spanning more than a hundred years – that of the Christmas Bird Count! We soon departed to our various locations, bellies full and eyes hungry for birds. Three of them in fact, rare visitors from the north.

Falcons 228

Falcons Trinidad Ducks Groups 228

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 12, 2016

I’m one of those people who thinks all birds are beautiful, from the drab House Sparrow to the pink Roseate Spoonbill. Yet, there is one bird that looks like a piece of fallen sky as it zips around eating summer insects, one bird whose blue color is so perfect that birders and non-birders alike can’t help but stare.

Nevada 100

Nevada Idaho United States Alaska 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

…we bird, bird, bird, bird, bird, bird, bird in the marsh the whole day thru. My birding list for November totals 15 species. 156 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 203 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 208 Great Spotted Woodpecker – Dendrocopos major.

Sparrows 193

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Costa Rica 193

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2014

Among birders, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts, it is renowned for its incredible concentrations of birds at the end of the dry season. Raptors such as Savanna Hawk , Snail Kite , and Black-collared Hawk and up to five species of kingfisher also join the bonanza in one of the world’s great birding spectacles.

Brazil 165

Brazil Birds Blackbirds Paraguay 165

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Wherever you might be birding, please stay safe and keep those around you safe too. 184 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 240 Lewis’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes lewis. 241 Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. 242 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus.

Woodpeckers 223

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 223

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 27, 2015

This year was my third year helping to lead trips at the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival. The list includes Bachmann’s Sparrow , Red-cockaded Woodpecker , Crested Caracara , Snail Kite , and, oddly, Whooping Crane. Continuing to release more birds into an environment that could not sustain them was a losing strategy.

Cattle 190

Cattle Florida Bald Eagle Endangered Species 190

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

8 of them sent 153 lists, noting 645 species of bird across 7 countries (Mexico, UK, USA, Serbia, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia). It has not resulted in extraordinary numbers of sightings personally, but the beats have been busy on their respective patches and have sent me their lists to collate. The year list finishes at 1628.

Sparrows 220

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 220

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds , Terminology / Cow Birds Cow Birds By Rick • March 22, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share So what do Buffleheads and Bitterns and Hornbills have in common? They’re all named for livestock.

Cows 141

Cows Cattle 2011 Birds 141

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2015

Ethiopia, a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s top birding destinations. Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa).

Ethiopia 234

Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Game 234

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

They birded 7 countries during August and recorded 542 species. They have been waiting for the natural imperative that calls them outside and now the leash has been loosened. I hope that you have made it out too. Stay vigilant and safe. 10 of the beats have submitted 124 checklists which are collated below for your perusal.

Woodpeckers 189

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 189

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

8 Lineated Woodpecker – Dryocopus lineatus. 76 Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. 115 Eurasian Green Woodpecker – Picus viridis. 206 Smoky-brown Woodpecker – Dryobates fumigatus. 207 Rufous-winged Woodpecker – Piculus simplex. 251 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

Woodpeckers 193

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 193

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Only, once I got there, I discovered that the coffee, while good, can’t compare to the birds. Our group saw over 400 birds on our 15-day tour of the Pantanal, Cerrado and the Amazon (Cristalino Lodge). I have a thing for birds with large eye-rings (also for birds with ‘spectacles,’ a similar look).

Brazil 141

Brazil Birds Los Angeles Tigers 141

10,000 Birds

JULY 22, 2017

Birds with white on them are much more likely to take the form of goodies like the Snowy Cotinga , or two species of tityras. Masked Tityra – the most frequently encountered small bird in Costa Rica with white plumage. The Caribbean slope of Costa Rica also differs from the islands in having a lot more bird species.

Costa Rica 100

Costa Rica San Jose Bats Birds 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2018

The pressure is on if you can only get certain species during the first month of the year but if you just want to add any old birds to the year list, everything is fresh! Since I’m in no big hurry to reach any number of species in 2018, my year birding is going to be a fresh one hopefully touched with a good dose of Zen.

Costa Rica 147

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 147

10,000 Birds

JUNE 16, 2019

Our first destination for observing birds in Singapore during our three week visit in March was Pasir Ris Park. It would be a great location to visit if you only had a few hours in Singapore and wanted to go beyond the airport to go bird watching. We were soon in Pasir Ris Town Park and observing a huge variety of birds.

Singapore 114

Singapore Otters Owls Zebras 114

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

Lock downs and restrictions have curbed our birding, so if you can summon any blessings to mind, count them instead. December’s beats found 609 birds after submitting 116 checklists from 8 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, China, Mexico, Serbia and Australia).

2020 211

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 211

10,000 Birds

MAY 28, 2018

Just stepping away from the birds for a minute, because you can’t really do any kind of story about Kruger National Park, and not at least mention the animals. The best I could do to mix both the birds and the animals was in the picture at the top of this story. The mighty rhino along with the Cattle Egret.

South Africa 110

South Africa Africa Rhinos Mongoose 110

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 8, 2013

This park protects the largest remaining tract of dry deciduous forest in the west of India, offering visitors 37 species of reptiles, 38 species of mammals and, not to be forgotten – almost 300 bird species. We’re here for the birds!”. Yes, we did – so what? Lions aside, carnivores are represented by Leopard, Hyena, Jackal, etc.,

Lions 217

Lions India Mammals Boars 217

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

8 countries were birded by 11 beats and I am delighted to include Faraaz and Trinidad and Tobago in those stats. 10,000 Birds has yet to take a stance on the developing situation between mainland China and Hong Kong. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus.

2020 153

2020 Blackbirds Sparrows Woodpeckers 153

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Who remembers birding parties? With some of the beats locked down still, or again, the birding has been patchy. However, 10 beats from 7 countries were able to submit some 127 checklists containing 597 birds from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica). Nice distancing.

2020 169

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 169

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 28, 2014

Continued from: Calilegua National Park Birding Trip Report. This is a very hot and dry region known as El Chaco where many interesting bird species can be found. This land has gone through extensive ecosystem destruction from farming cattle and soybeans. We started our drive towards J.V We used our GPS to guide us towards J.V

Argentina 178

Argentina Farming Chile Birds 178

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

201 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 273 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 274 Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. 275 Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. 276 Golden-fronted Woodpecker – Melanerpes aurifrons. 4 Graylag Goose – Anser anser.

Woodpeckers 175

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 175

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Hoffmann’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii). Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus). Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis).

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 151

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143. Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143.

Sparrows 155

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 155

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2015

For you and me, there are about 200 bird species, but for proper tourists, there seem to be only five species in the reserve: Bengal Tiger , Leopard , Sloth Bear , Indian Wild Dog (Dhole) and the Gaur. In the north of the reserve, by the Tadoba Lake, a herd of Chital Deer is grazing, with a familiar sight of Cattle Egrets around them.

Tigers 244

Tigers Boars India Chickens 244

10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2014

Interestingly, the birding lexicon uses other terms to describe unanticipated arrivals in more positive terms. What would birding be without the prospect of twitching the occassional vagrant, which is by definition an uninvited, though in these cases welcome, guest. Birds exotics invasive species Invasive Species Week irruption'

Species 160

Species Feral Cats Feral Miami 160

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2013

Anyone with more than a couple of hours to kill could easily make a quick birding foray out from the airport. The birding is not exceptional, but you can easily see some of Singapore’s and South-east Asia’s more common species and it does throw up the occasional jewel. Below are details for Paser Ris and Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Singapore 159

Singapore Woodpeckers Parrots Zebras 159

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2019

A new year begins and last year’s bird list gets archived. It’s a fresh start, a time when we can start counting once again to see how many birds we can find over the next 12 months. To surpass a challenging number of species, the planning, the conniving for major birding should have begun back in the past, in 2018.

Costa Rica 113

Costa Rica 2019 Parrots Woodpeckers 113