10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2023

Their migration is quite fast compared to many other larger birds – in one study , several birds flew 4000 km within 5–7 days while one individual even flew 5600 km non-stop. Summary result: relevant chemicals emitted by the plant can be found in the eggs. Also as video.

Birds 130

Birds Eggs Breeders Breeding 130

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2013

How far is the closest human settlement? The species must be listed as a separate, full species by both of the most widely used ornithological bird lists, Sibley/Monroe and Clements. Only problem is, last time I checked there were no birds down there, let alone endemic ones. So we can rule that one out.

Birds 248

Birds South Africa South America Feral Cats 248

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 26, 2022

This year, it seems I wrote one post on birding in Shanghai each month – and I am still not even sure anyone is interested in these. Probably the most interesting bird this month was a Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher showing up in the Shanghai Botanical Garden. I know – sexism is very common in the birding world.

Finland 147

Finland Birds 2016 McDonalds 147