10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

I live in the Central Valley, the most populated part of Costa Rica. Once in a while, there’s even that coveted Great Lakes bird intent on doing its own chickadee-like thing, the Golden-winged Warbler. Wondering where its food went, the Merlin flies south too and some come to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica 206

Costa Rica Falcons Farming Baltimore 206

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2011

American Black Vulture ( thanks Redgannet for letting me use your photo) I must admit that I too completely underestimated them when I first say the American Black Vulture in Costa Rica. No birds are evil. Happy birding (or turtling), Dale Forbes a. The reality is: American Black Vultures are not evil at all.

Sea Turtles 222

Sea Turtles Turtles Hunting Costa Rica 222

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2017

Here are some facts to keep in mind about Good Birders Still Don’t Wear White: Passionate Birders Share the Joys of Watching Birds: (1) This is not a dress code. (2) The 37 essays by birders, bird artists, photographers, tour leaders, ornithologists, field guide authors, and other members of the tribe (even bloggers!)

2017 157

2017 Costa Rica 2007 Hunters 157

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2013

As 2013 draws to a close we here at 10,000 Birds thought that it would be a great idea if we, like we did in 2010 , 2011 , and 2012 , shared our Best Birds of the Year. We also want to know what YOUR Best Bird of the Year was. Now on to the Best Birds of the Year for those who write on 10,000 Birds! Sound good?

2013 168

2013 Birds Costa Rica India 168

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

It’s when we lost the mammoths, the sabre-tooth cats, the giant ground sloths, the elephant birds, the marsupial lions, and other iconic giants. We’ve lost perhaps 200 birds that we know of since 1500. Australia’s extinct and threatened bird species. A Remembrance of Birds Past: The Lost Bird Project.

Marsupials 177

Marsupials Costa Rica Elephants Cuba 177